‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
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.
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- Mar 31
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Open questions and key claims
US defence secretary says next few days in Iran war will be ‘decisive’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the coming days of the war with Iran will be ‘decisive,’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on allies to "step up" over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump wrote on social media to tell countries to "go get your own oil".
About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually passes through the Strait.
The Irish taoiseach said the oil supply shock caused by the US-Israeli attack on Iran was “probably the worst ever”.
Trump launched a tirade against European countries that refused to join his war against Iran.
France blocked Israeli planes from flying weapons through its airspace.
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