US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed gratitude to his key allies in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict against Iran and growing economic concerns. Addressing the nation from the White House, Trump said, “I want to thank our Middle Eastern allies, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain. They have been very good, and we will not let them suffer or fail in any way,” thus reinforcing US support for its partners in the region.
President Trump expressed concern about rising fuel prices domestically and attributed it to “terrorist attacks” by Iran on commercial oil tankers and neighboring countries. “Many Americans are concerned about the recent increase in gasoline prices at home. This temporary increase is entirely the result of terrorist attacks by the Iranian regime against commercial oil tankers and neighboring countries that have no connection to the conflict,” he said.
Trump reiterated his administration’s longstanding policy on Iran’s nuclear program, and viewed Iran’s current attacks as “proving it.” “This is further proof that Iran can never be trusted with nuclear weapons. They will use them, and they will do it quickly,” Trump said.
“It will lead to decades of threat, economic pain and instability beyond our imagination,” he said, outlining the global consequences.
Trump urged oil-importing countries to “must up some courage” and take responsibility for reclaiming the Strait of Hormuz, saying the burden of securing the waterway blocked by Iran should be shared by international partners.
“They should have done it earlier, they should have done it with us, like we asked them to,” the President said. He added, “Go to the strait and just take it, protect it,” as his government continues its military campaign in the area.
Trump’s speech reflects growing concern in Washington over the ongoing conflict, its impact on global energy markets, and the President’s reaffirmation of US commitments to its West Asian allies.
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