'Get your own oil': Trump mocks UK, other countries amid Iran chokehold on Hormuz; slams France for being 'unhelpful'
President Trump has called on other countries to help deal with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, describing the country as a 'paper tiger'. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply flows, and its closure has severely limited traffic.
President Trump has encouraged other countries to assist in dealing with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has severely limited traffic in the Strait, with zero ships passing through in the last 24 hours. Trump has called for a coalition of countries to help police the Strait. He has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron and expects help from the UK, despite initial opposition. China and Japan rely heavily on oil from the Strait, which the US has protected for years.
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