“Go get your own oil`' - Trump’s message to allies who don’t back Iran campaign

[0:00] Well, Donald Trump had earlier used social media to once again attack the UK and other countries [0:05] for not taking part in strikes against Iran, saying they should be learning to fight for [0:11] themselves and go get your own oil from the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively closed [0:17] a narrow waterway, which is a vital trading route for oil, gas and other products. Here's [0:22] our chief North America correspondent, Gary O'Donoghue. Isfahan in central Iran and the [0:29] latest strikes on two of the regime's air bases as the war enters its fifth week. The [0:35] war might have severely weakened Iran, but it can still inflict damage like this. A huge [0:41] Kuwaiti oil tanker docked in Dubai, carrying an estimated two million barrels of oil believed [0:47] to be destined for China. With the crucial Strait of Hormuz still effectively blocked [0:52] by Iran, President Trump excoriated his allies, who have refused to send help to get it reopened, [0:59] singling out. [1:00] Britain. [1:01] All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like [1:06] the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion [1:12] for you. Number one, buy from the US. We have plenty. And number two, build up some delayed [1:19] courage. Go to the Strait and just take it. [1:23] Last time I checked, there was supposed to be a big, bad Royal Navy that could be prepared [1:27] to do things like that as well. So he's pointing out this is an international water [1:31] way that we use less than most. In fact, dramatically less than most. [1:34] It's not the first time the administration has targeted the UK. The president incorrectly [1:39] said Britain had promised to send one of its two aircraft carriers, but then dismissed [1:44] them as toys. In the space of one breathtaking morning, he not only attacked the UK, but [1:50] also announced the dates of the King's visit to the US. [1:54] The King is a unique leader, a unique diplomat, and a great asset for Britain. I'm not going [2:00] to comment on President Trump's tweets or his statements. That's not my job. [2:08] While Iran continues to be pounded from the air, tensions between the US and its allies [2:13] are getting deeper and more serious. The president telling countries like the UK they'll have [2:19] to fight for themselves in future. The US, he says, won't help anymore. [2:28] Now one of the most fascinating things I think came out of today was when the defense secretary [2:32] here was asked, is opening the Strait of Hormuz an essential issue? [2:35] An essential objective of this war? He could have simply said yes. All he said was, that's [2:40] a responsibility of everyone. Now in the last few minutes, Donald Trump has said that he [2:45] thinks the war is coming to an end. But when you think about it, the Strait of Hormuz is [2:50] closed, the nuclear material is still under the ground, the Islamic Republic of Iran is [2:55] still there. Is that really what victory looks like, Clive? [3:00] All right, Gary, thank you. Gary O'Donoghue there, our chief North America correspondent [3:03] in Washington. [3:06] It's been a bit of a [3:16] cold air ride, but we need a break. [3:18] John, we have the top Nurburgring [3:20] report today. [3:21] You're right. This could be horrible for a lot of people. [3:23] Well, you're right. Jet fuel prices have doubled, and jet fuel prices make up a quarter of most [3:28] airlines' overall costs, so clearly what's going on is a concern. But, and it's quite [3:32] an important but this, airlines, because it's so important, are very experienced in managing [3:36] risk around this. So a lot of them have ordered their supplies for the summer at prices they [3:40] agreed months ago. So the major airlines we've spoken to are not predicting major disruption [3:46] or price changes. In fact, from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, we had this [3:51] statement, there's no current disruption to the supply of jet fuel. They come from many [3:54] different places into the US and Netherlands. And the trade body representing airlines also said [3:59] they are not currently seeing disruption to jet fuel supply. Now, the longer this goes on, [4:04] the more that word currently begins to start doing more work. The situation is different in [4:09] Asia, much more dependent on Gulf supplies. You've seen Korean airlines going into emergency [4:14] measures, other introducing fuel surcharges, or even cancelling some flights. So shortages [4:20] anywhere can lead to price rises everywhere. But for now, UK airlines feel they've got the [4:25] supplies they ordered at the prices they agreed many months ago. All right, Simon, thank you. [4:30] Simon Jack, our business editor. So King Charles is to travel to America. [4:36] On a state visit at the end of April, the trip will come ahead of the 250th anniversary of the US [4:42] Declaration of Independence. But it comes amid strain in the transatlantic relationship over the [4:48] war in Iran. Here's Helena Wilkinson. After the warmth of President Trump's visit to the UK last [4:59] September, the honor is to be returned. A state visit to the US in late April will be the king's [5:06] first as monarch. [5:09] In a post on Truth Social, the president said it would be a momentous occasion, and he looked forward [5:15] to spending time with the king, whom he greatly respects. The king is going on the advice of the UK [5:23] government. The BBC understands he won't be meeting his son, Prince Harry, or his wife, the Duchess [5:29] of Sussex, and grandchildren. But the monarch is set to address politicians in Congress. The trip [5:37] comes at a time of political differences between the US and the UK. [5:40] Including over the Iran war. [5:44] I was a little surprised at the UK, to be honest with you. They should have acted a lot faster. [5:49] What a beautiful accent, too. [5:51] And it follows the removal of Lord Mandelson from the key diplomatic role of US ambassador [5:57] over his links to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. There's also the king's brother, [6:03] Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, arrested for misconduct in public office in February, [6:08] and released under investigation. [6:10] He's always denied any wrongdoing over his friendship with Epstein. [6:15] Some think the trip shouldn't go ahead. [6:18] As a strong supporter of Britain's relationship with America, it's very sad that we've got a [6:24] president who is so unreliable. And I just don't think we should be putting our king [6:29] into a very risky, embarrassing situation. [6:33] Royal visits across the Atlantic to smooth troubled waters aren't new. This was 1957, the [6:41] 18th meeting President Eisenhower. In 1985, Princess Diana and the then Prince Charles [6:47] made their first joint trip where Diana danced with John Travolta. And it's been more than 20 [6:54] years since the Duchess of Cornwall joined her husband in 2005. [6:59] The royal family are aware that they play a vital role in cementing relationships between countries, [7:07] and they are used to dealing with difficult situations. The government will hope the royal [7:13] will help ease tensions between the UK and the US. [7:16] The palace says the focus will be on the United States, [7:21] marking its 250th anniversary of independence this year. [7:27] Helena Wilkinson, BBC News. [7:29] Well, Neda Tawfiq is live in New York for us tonight. And there is so much going on, [7:36] Neda, to capture the imagination with this visit. 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[8:08] And then there's the Epstein crisis, associated for so many with His Majesty's own brother, [8:14] former Prince Andrew, who has always denied wrongdoing. [8:17] And we have just had a statement from the family of Virginia Dufresne. [8:20] They say that his visit comes at a deeply personal time for them, shortly after the [8:25] one-year anniversary of Virginia's death. [8:29] They and lawmakers, who will be in the audience when the king addresses Congress, have strongly [8:34] urged the king to meet with survivors in her memory as they continue to pursue justice. [8:40] But the BBC understands that the king will not be able to meet with the victims. [8:45] Coming off of the arrest of his brother in suspicion of misconduct in public office, [8:50] there's [8:50] concern that such a meeting, Clive, could impact ongoing investigations. [8:56] And finally, the trip has already renewed speculation around the status of the king's [9:00] relationship with his son, Prince Harry, who told me last year that he wants a reconciliation [9:06] with his father. [9:07] But again, a meeting between the two is not in the cards, so plenty that could detract [9:12] from what this state visit hopes to achieve. [9:14] Indeed. [9:15] All right, Neda, thank you. [9:16] Neda Tawfiq there, live in New York. [9:19] And Adam Fleming will have a little bit more from Epstein. [9:21] We'll have more from Epstein's survivors over on Newsnight on BBC Two shortly. [9:24] Hi, Adam. [9:25] Hi, Clive. [9:26] Well, that statement from the family of Virginia Jafray was issued to Newsnight, so we will [9:30] bring it to you in full. [9:31] We've got a few more details about what they think about the state visit. [9:34] And we will also get the verdict of the veteran royal broadcaster, David Dimbleby, who will [9:39] tell us what he thinks about the king's journey across the Atlantic. [9:43] That's on Newsnight on BBC Two at 10.30, also on iPlayer and around the world on BBC News. [9:48] Thanks, Adam. [9:49] Thanks, Adam. [9:52] So, the Israeli defense minister has denounced what it calls Israel's plans for a new occupation [9:55] of Lebanese territory. [9:57] The Israeli defense minister says once the fighting with the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah [10:02] ends, Israel will create a buffer zone inside southern Lebanon. [10:06] Tonight, a meeting of the U.N. Security Council heard that more than one million people have [10:11] been displaced in the past four weeks of war. [10:14] And according to Lebanese authorities, 1,200 civilians have been killed. [10:18] Here's Jeremy Bowen, our international editor. [10:24] This was Beirut Today. [10:28] Thank you very much. [10:29] I appreciate it. [10:30] ng. [10:31] Thank you. [10:32] And thank you very much. [10:33] Can I have a Ö [10:33] Well, thank you very much. [10:34] Good. [10:35] All right. [10:36] Go ahead, Tim. [10:37] I'll tell you what my understanding of this whole hafta lens lockout space is. [10:38] What I understand is, we've got acceptologies of a barreling force. [10:40] Another Israeli strike. [10:41] All necessary, the Israelis save for the security of their people and to eliminate Hezbollah, [10:42] the Lebanese militia and political movement allied with Iran. [10:43] While the world's attention is focused on Iran and the Gulf, Israel is hitting Lebanon [10:44] very hard, justifying it with Hezbollah's attacks after Israel and the U.S. went to [10:52] war with the Iranians. [10:53] In fact, Israel has been launching repeated airstrikes on Lebanon at times almost daily [10:58] since the ceasefire in 2024. [11:02] What has changed is the intensity. [11:05] These were reinforcements heading for the border [11:07] as Israel sends in more troops to invade and occupy a broad strip of South Lebanon [11:13] using Gaza tactics. [11:16] All the houses in the villages near the border in Lebanon will be demolished, [11:21] like the model of Rafah and Bet Hanun in Gaza, [11:24] in order to remove once and for all the threats near the border for the residents of the north. [11:30] At the United Nations in New York, [11:33] there was condemnation of the killing of three UN peacekeepers in South Lebanon [11:37] and huge concern as a humanitarian crisis lurches towards catastrophe. [11:44] In Lebanon, more than 1.1 million people have been displaced over the past four weeks, [11:49] including more than 370,000 children. [11:53] Over 200,000 people have crossed into Syria in the past month. [11:57] A cycle of coercive displacement is unfolding. [12:01] Displacement on this scale... [12:02] Israel, of course, heightens exposure to additional dangers, [12:06] particularly for women and girls living in overcrowded and unfamiliar settings. [12:11] People driven from their homes by Israeli attacks are camping on the streets of Beirut. [12:16] Lebanon's fragile state is not capable of feeding or housing so many displaced people. [12:23] Nariman Alisa, a 12-year-old Syrian girl, is sheltering with her aunt. [12:28] Her parents, two brothers and a sister were killed around two weeks ago [12:33] when Israel destroyed the border. [12:34] Israel's military destroyed their home in southern Beirut. [12:38] I was at my aunt's and we heard there was a strike. [12:42] I said, let's go to mama's. [12:43] We went and found that the building had collapsed on mama and papa. [12:49] I hope I can go back to school. [12:50] I hope I can play with my friends again and that life returns to how it was before. [12:54] It's ugly. [12:55] I hope it will become more beautiful. [12:59] Lebanon's crisis and Israel's attacks, a senior Lebanese diplomatic source told me, [13:04] are increasing support for Hezbollah, Iran's ally. [13:08] And Israel, the source said, is killing Lebanon. [13:13] Jeremy Bowen, BBC News. [13:14] .