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Trump Tells Allies to ‘Take’ Oil from Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

  Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance. U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric over the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, urging countries struggling with fuel shortages to “just take” oil from the disrupted waterway. His comments, delivered via Truth Social, targeted nations such as the United Kingdom and France, which he criticized for not participating in U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran.  Trump argued that countries dependent on oil shipments through the strait should either purchase American oil or assert themselves militarily to secure their own supply. The month‑long conflict has sharply driven up global energy prices and nearly halted tanker traffic as Iran effectively closed the strategic passage.  Reiterating that the U.S. would no longer “fight for” nations that did not support its operations, Trump insisted the “hard part is done”...
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Italy Joins Spain in Halting U.S. Military Access Amid Middle East Tensions

 

                                           File photo: Sigonella Air Force base in Sicily 

Italy has joined Spain in blocking U.S. military aircraft from using its territory for Middle East–related operations, signaling growing European reluctance to be drawn into the escalating conflict. 

Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East, becoming the second major European nation after Spain to restrict American military movements. 

According to reports, several U.S. aircraft—reportedly including bombers—were scheduled to land at Sigonella before heading toward the conflict zone. However, Italy denied the request because the United States had not sought prior authorization, nor consulted Italian military leadership as required under existing bilateral agreements. 

The move reflects a broader hesitation among European Union members to become entangled in the intensifying Iran-related conflict. Italy’s government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has stated it would require parliamentary approval for any future requests involving direct military support. Meanwhile, opposition parties have urged the government to prevent any involvement that could escalate regional tensions.

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