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Topics: Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Politics, US News, UK News, Iran
Jen Thomas
Topics: Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Politics, US News, UK News, Iran
Donald Trump has hit out at the UK with a furious rant for refusing to assist with the Iran war.
The President shared his anger, threatening that the US 'won't be there to help you anymore'.
His wrath was aimed at other countries too, who are struggling to obtain jet fuel following the conflict in the region and the tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
He called on them to ‘build up some delayed courage’ and send ships to fetch fuel, in the wake of rising fuel prices globally.
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Posting on Truth Social, he 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."
Trump suggested: "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.‘
He added: "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"
Trump gloated: "Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done."
He then issued a shocking demand: "Go get your own oil!"
The Financial Times reports that British airlines will start to feel the impact of fuel shortages by the end of April, if the oil does not start being sent freely through the Strait of Hormuz again.
A final shipment from the Middle East is expected to arrive in the UK this week, and in 2024 the UK purchased 38% of its jet fuel imports from Kuwait, 12% from the United Arab Emirates and 11% from Saudi Arabia.
Metro reports that experts believe the supply remains stable in the UK despite the president's claims.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said earlier this week: "This is not our war and we are not going to be dragged into it."
Despite Trump's demand that the UK 'go get' their own oil, the Royal Family has confirmed a state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to the US will still go ahead next month.
A huge backlash has followed online, after the Royal Family social media page shared the news.
Many politicians had been calling for the trip to be cancelled in protest at Trump's comments.
Trump, meanwhile, posted again on Truth Social insisting he respects the Royal Family and shared his anticipation towards the trip, in the wake of his UK visit in September 2025.
He wrote: "Melania and I are pleased to announce that Their Majesties, the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, will visit the United States for a Historic State Visit from April 27-30th, which will include a beautiful Banquet Dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28th."
He continued: "This momentous occasion will be even more special this year, as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Great Country. I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!"