‘Buy oil from US, or go and grab it’: Trump tells countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said the Americans does not depend on oil from the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran. In his address, Trump urged countries reliant on the Strait for oil to take responsibility for securing it, saying they should “take care of the passage” and protect their energy interests. The remarks come as the Strait remains a critical global oil route, with tensions continuing to impact energy markets and geopolitical stability.