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<\/p>\nWashington: US President Donald Trump, in his latest Truth Social post, seemed to be venting out at his allies, asking countries to go and get their own oil amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade, owing to the war in the Middle East, that has dragged on for more than a month now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cAll of those countries that can\u2019t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” the US President wrote.<\/p>\n
Tension Between US and it’s Allies <\/p>\n
Trump had earlier sought help from his NATO allies, to help open the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s energy resources passes. However, its allies did not show any inclination into entering the war that the US had started, with the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer going on to express that \u201cit is not our war\u201d.<\/p>\n
Later, Trump said that the US is not looking for help in the war in Iran and is ready and fully prepared to fight its own battles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What Iran’s Says on the Strait of Hormuz <\/p>\n
Iran has maintained that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels except those linked to the United States and its allies, saying that access through the strait is conditional and not fully restricted.<\/p>\n
In a communication sent to the 176 member states of the International Maritime Organization, Tehran stated that \u201cnon-hostile\u201d ships can continue to pass through the strait. However, this is subject to key conditions: vessels must not be involved in or support any hostile actions against Iran and must comply with security protocols laid down by Iranian authorities. Only then, it said, would they be granted safe passage in coordination with officials.<\/p>\n
Ships from \u2018friendly\u2019 nations such as Malaysia, China, Egypt, South Korea, and India have reportedly been permitted to transit the waterway.<\/p>\n
Trump Hits Out At France <\/p>\n
In another Truth Social post, taking a swipe at one of its major NATO ally, saying that France has been very \u201cunhelpful\u201d in the war after the European country did not let Israeli planes fly over its territory.<\/p>\n
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\u201cFrance has been VERY UNHELPFUL with respect to the \u201cButcher of Iran,\u201d who has been successfully eliminated! The U.S.A. will REMEMBER!!!,\u201d he said in a post Tuesday after France reportedly closed its airspace for Israeli military planes.<\/p>\n
What Is US’ Stand On The War <\/p>\n
Donald Trump had warned that if Iran does get \u201cserious\u201d with talks and does not strike a \u201cpeace deal\u201d, it may blow up the energy rich country’s infrastructure, including electricity plants, oil wells, and Kharg island. Trump mentioned on Truth Social that his administration \u201cis in serious discussions\u201d with Iran to end military operations, but he threatened mass destruction of the country\u2019s energy resources unless a deal is reached \u201cshortly.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGreat progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately \u2018Open for Business,\u2019 we will conclude our lovely \u2018stay\u2019 in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!),\u201d he had posted.<\/p>\n