President Donald Trump said Tuesday that countries struggling to access oil due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz should either purchase energy from the United States or take military action to secure it themselves.

In two posts on Truth Social, Trump made clear that he expects U.S. allies to assume greater responsibility for protecting their energy interests as tensions intensify across the Middle East.

“All of those countries that can’t 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,” Trump wrote.

“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done.”

His remarks come as fighting in the region has intensified, with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz — a vital global oil passage — unsettling markets and raising alarms among nations that rely heavily on Middle Eastern energy supplies.

In a separate message, Trump also took aim at France, accusing it of blocking assistance to Israel by denying overflight access to planes carrying military equipment.

“France has been VERY UNHELPFUL,” Trump wrote, adding that the U.S. would “REMEMBER” the move.

He also applauded the killing of a figure he described as the “Butcher of Iran,” indicating that recent military operations have significantly weakened Iran’s leadership and operational capacity.

Trump’s comments followed reports of American airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites, including a major ammunition storage facility in Isfahan.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the strikes involved a “high volume” of 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, with explosions large enough to be seen in satellite imagery.

Trump also shared a video on Truth Social showing the strike, depicting a series of blasts illuminating the night sky.

The Isfahan area is considered a central hub for Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, containing uranium reserves as well as one of the country’s largest missile manufacturing centers.

Analysts say repeated strikes by the United States and Israel have caused significant damage to Iran’s offensive capabilities, with some assessments suggesting portions of its weapons stockpiles may now be buried beneath destroyed underground facilities.

The Pentagon is expected to release additional information about the campaign, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” as officials continue evaluating the extent of the damage inflicted.