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Trump’s tone reflected a broader message: the United States has already done the heavy lifting. “Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!” he added.
The comments arrive amid growing reports that Trump is considering ending the conflict with Iran altogether, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains contested. Sources cited in recent reporting indicate that Trump has privately discussed wrapping up the military campaign within a set timeframe—roughly four to six weeks—regardless of whether maritime security in the region is fully restored.
If that plan moves forward, the responsibility for maintaining stability in the Strait could shift heavily onto Europe and Gulf nations—regions far more dependent on uninterrupted oil shipments through the narrow passage than the United States.
On Tuesday, Trump reinforced this stance in a fiery Truth Social post, directly calling out countries he believes have benefited from U.S. intervention while offering little in return. His message singled out the United Kingdom and other nations facing fuel shortages due to the disruption.
“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. 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!”
Trump didn’t stop there. He also took aim at France, accusing the country of obstructing U.S. military logistics during the conflict. In another pointed statement, he criticized Paris for refusing to allow American aircraft carrying supplies to Israel to pass through its airspace.
“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!!! President DJT”
Despite the heated rhetoric, Trump has also indicated that diplomatic progress may be underway. Speaking to reporters over the weekend, he suggested that Iran—or at least a new leadership faction—has shown signs of cooperation with a proposed framework from the United States.
“It’s really a new regime. It’s a group of people, people that we’ve never dealt with before, that are acting very reasonable. It is truly regime change,” he said.
At the same time, Trump is keeping pressure firmly in place. He warned Monday that if negotiations collapse, the United States could escalate dramatically by targeting Iran’s critical infrastructure.
“If, for any reason, a deal is not shortly reached,” Trump cautioned, further action could include strikes on energy and water systems—moves that would significantly raise the stakes in an already volatile region.
Taken together, Trump’s latest statements paint a picture of a leader willing to pivot quickly—from military force to strategic withdrawal—while demanding that long-standing allies shoulder more of the global burden. Whether that approach will stabilize the region or deepen divisions among Western powers remains an open question.
