(Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump says the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post, Trump said countries “that refused to get involved” should “build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” adding that the United States would not help them. Asked about concerns among some of Trump’s base about the possible use of ground troops in Iran, Hegseth declined to tip his hand. “If we needed to, we could execute those options on behalf of the president of the United States and this department. The United States “continues to destroy Iran’s ballistic missile and (drone) capabilities.

Source: Bangkok Post March 31, 2026 14:40 UTC