Mr. Trump also said France was “very unhelpful” in the war against Iran. Illustration of a map showing the Strait of Hormuz and oil barrels.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) “the hard part” in the war against Iran was done and asked other countries affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to buy oil from America or go to the Strait and take it.
“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” he wrote in a social media post.
“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!” he added.
On Monday (March 30, 2026), Mr. Trump had threatened to attack Iran’s power plants, desalination plants and oil fields if Tehran refused to make a deal with the U.S. quickly. Tehran has said it received a proposal from the Trump administration through intermediaries, but said the U.S. demands were “very excessive, unrealistic and irrational”.
The U.S. and Israel continued to attack Iran, while the IRGC said it launched missiles targeting Israel and American bases in the region.
On Monday (March 30, 2026), Mr. Trump also said France was “very unhelpful” in the war against Iran. “The Country of France wouldn’t let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory. France has been very unhelpful with respect to the “Butcher of Iran,” who has been successfully eliminated! The U.S.A. will REMEMBER,” Mr. Trump wrote in another social media post.
Published – March 31, 2026 05:32 pm IST
