President Donald Trump lashed out at U.S. allies on Tuesday, urging them to secure their own oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz or buy from the United States.

In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: "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 separately criticized France for blocking overflights of planes carrying military supplies to Israel, calling Paris "VERY UNHELPFUL." He reiterated the message during a Pentagon briefing.

The remarks came amid frustration with NATO partners and the European Union for refusing to assist in reopening the strait, through which 20 percent of the world's oil normally flows. Iran effectively closed the waterway after the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on February 28, 2026, targeting nuclear sites and military targets. The conflict has led to over 3,000 deaths across the region, including more than 1,900 in Iran, 1,200 in Lebanon, 19 in Israel, and 13 U.S. service members.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed Trump's call, saying allies like the Royal Navy should help secure the international waterway. "There are countries around the world that ought to be prepared to step up on this critical waterway as well. It’s not just the United States Navy," Hegseth said.

The war has driven up energy prices globally. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.018 per gallon on Tuesday, the highest since 2022 and up more than $1 from pre-war levels. Crude oil benchmarks have surged, with West Texas Intermediate at $102 per barrel and Brent at $113. European gas prices rose by over 70 percent.

On Tuesday, Iran struck a Kuwait-flagged oil tanker, the Al-Salmi, with a drone at Dubai port. Authorities extinguished fires with no injuries, oil spill, or environmental damage among the 24 crew. U.S. and Israeli strikes continued overnight on sites in Isfahan and Tehran, including an ammunition depot.

European officials pushed back. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, "This is not Europe’s war." A French official expressed surprise at Trump's post. The White House maintains progress toward a deal to end the war and reopen the strait, with Trump negotiating directly with Iranian officials.

Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure, including desalination plants, if no agreement is reached soon. China and Pakistan proposed peace talks, while Qatar warned against further escalation.