US defence secretary calls on allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on allies to "step up" over the Strait of Hormuz, echoing President Donald Trump's earlier comments. The Strait, a critical waterway for oil shipping, has been effectively closed off by Iran since the US and Israel attacked it on February 28. Hegseth reiterated that securing the Strait is not just the job of the US, while Trump recently told countries to "go get your own oil" and implied that the US would no longer help them. The Trump administration's stance has shifted over the past three weeks, with some allies being asked for help and others accused of disloyalty. Hegseth emphasized that countries must take responsibility for securing the Strait themselves, as Iran has been severely damaged in the conflict.
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AI-ExtractedTrump wrote on social media to tell countries to "go get your own oil".
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on allies to "step up" over the Strait of Hormuz.
About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually passes through the Strait.
Iran has effectively closed off the Strait since the US and Israel attacked it on 28 February.
Trump has told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait remains largely closed.
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