Trump Tells Allies to Secure Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on March 31 urged U.S. allies to secure their own energy access through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting Washington may step back from direct involvement in reopening the critical shipping lane. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said countries facing fuel shortages due to disruptions in Hormuz—singling out the United Kingdom—should “go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” adding that “the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore.” The remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf, as Iranian forces have responded to U.S.–Israeli military operations by restricting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil and fuel shipments....