Donald Trump told Britain on Tuesday to “get your own oil” as he urged America’s allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves.

Singling out the UK, the US president rebuked countries for refusing to “get involved” in the American-Israeli war against Iran, suggesting they learn “how to fight”.

Nato partners have been reluctant to help reopen the critical waterway, through which 20 per cent of the world’s oil typically travels. Tehran has effectively shut down the strait for weeks, sending global oil and gas prices spiralling.

Later on Tuesday, Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, reiterated Mr Trump’s criticisms of the UK’s refusal to send warships.

“It’s not just the US navy, last time I checked there was meant to be a big, bad Royal Navy to help as well,” he said.

Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social: “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 US, we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT.”

He added: “You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the USA won’t be there to help you any more, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!”

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/31/get-your-own-oil-trump-tells-britain