Former President Donald Trump directed sharp criticism toward the United Kingdom and France on Tuesday, specifically addressing their reluctance to participate in military action against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump accused the US allies of being “VERY UNHELPFUL” despite complaining about how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacted their oil access.

Trump's Direct Challenge to Allies

The former president offered a pointed suggestion to nations like the UK, which he noted was struggling to secure jet fuel due to the chokepoint in the strait.

“I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty,” Trump stated. He followed this by urging them to find courage and “go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” to secure their needed resources.

Call for Self-Reliance

Trump emphasized a shift toward American isolationism, warning the European nations that the US would no longer be their automatic guarantor of security.

“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,” he added. He concluded by asserting that since Iran has been “essentially, decimated,” the difficult part of the operation is complete, allowing allies to secure their own oil.

Context of Escalation with Iran

These remarks follow a significant ultimatum issued by Trump to Tehran. The former president had given Iran an April 6 deadline to return to negotiations.

Failure to comply, Trump warned, would result in the complete obliteration of Iran’s energy infrastructure, including oil wells and electrical plants, via a bombing campaign.

Strait of Hormuz Significance

The situation centers on the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil supply flows. Recent closures have caused oil prices to surge by as much as 50% in recent weeks.

Trump previously threatened that the US military would seize Kharg Island, a critical hub for Iranian oil exports out of the Persian Gulf, if the strait remained closed.

Market Impact Analysis

Meanwhile, oil expert Naveen Das provided a sober assessment of the current market volatility. Das revealed that even if the conflict were to conclude soon, it would still require a two-month window for global gas prices to stabilize.