World · 31 March 2026

Trump tells UK: get your own oil, US won't help

The UK and other allies are told they can no longer rely on US assistance in the Iran war. Donald Trump warned them to "get your own oil" and reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves, claiming the US had "done the hard part". He made these remarks in a social media post, criticising the UK for not joining in the "decapitation of Iran".

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 March 2026 at 16:57

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