‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Oliver Holmes, Angela Giuffrida and Stephen BurgenMarch 31, 2026 at 07:06 PM

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Donald Trump criticized European countries, including the UK and France, for not supporting the US-led war against Iran. He suggested they forcibly seize oil from the Gulf instead of relying on the US. This came as some European nations, like France, Italy, and Spain, took steps to limit US and Israeli actions related to the conflict, such as denying airspace access for military supplies. Trump specifically called out France for blocking planes headed to Israel. The conflict has caused a global oil supply shock, leading to rising gas prices and growing international frustration. Trump faces potential domestic backlash as the war continues without a clear resolution.

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Spain has already denied the US use of its bases and airspace for the war.

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Italy refused last-minute permission for US bombers to land in Sicily.

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France blocked Israeli planes from flying weapons through its airspace.

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Trump launched a tirade against European countries that refused to join his war against Iran.

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The Irish taoiseach said the oil supply shock caused by the US-Israeli attack on Iran was “probably the worst ever”.

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Micheál Martin 30% Pete Hegseth 40% Emmanuel Macron 40% Italy 50% Spain 50% Israel ×260% United Kingdom ×270% Strait of Hormuz ×370% France ×370% United States ×680% Iran ×380% Donald Trump ×590%

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iran war 100% oil prices 80% strait of hormuz 70% transatlantic relations 70% fuel prices 60% economic fallout 60% european pushback 60% global economy 50% us bases 50%