Trump lays out exit strategy for Iran war: Just pack up and leave

Published April 1, 2026 7:27am ET



GO GET YOUR OWN OIL!: It’s manifestly clear that President Donald Trump is done with the Iran War after 33 days, and that his plan to end the U.S. part of it is to simply declare victory and go home. The day began yesterday with the Truth Social post shortly after 7 a.m. in which he remonstrated America’s allies for their refusal “to get involved in the decapitation of Iran.”

“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump fumed, “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.” 

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