Trump Says U.K. and Others Should Go to Strait of Hormuz and 'Take' Oil
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By Olivia-Anne Cleary
Published on March 31, 2026.
President Donald Trump has suggested that nations struggling to obtain jet fuel due to Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz should go to the vital waterway and "take" the oil. This comes as high fuel prices and stockpile concerns are causing a significant impact worldwide. Trump also warned that nations who have not actively participated in the Iran war should learn how to fight for themselves, stating that Iran has been "decimated" and the "hardest part" has been done by the U.S. He also highlighted the potential for military action against Iran if a deal is not reached and the vital Strait of Hosmon is not fully reopened. Despite this, the White House indicated that ending the war does not depend on fully reopening the waterway.
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