List of Trump's Flip-Flopping Statements on the Iran War
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict with Iran. Trump’s statements have frequently changed.
As is known, the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February 2026. As a result, Iran tightened the route in the Strait of Hormuz.
Regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has made several statements. Trump initially requested assistance from NATO countries. However, these statements changed again. Trump delivered these statements via his Truth Social account.
14 March: Requests NATO Assistance
When Hormuz was closed, Trump said many countries were affected. He hoped for assistance from NATO countries to help reopen the route.
“Many countries, especially those affected by Iran’s efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz, will send warships, along with the United States, to keep the strait open and safe,” Trump said on 14 March.
“Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and other countries affected by this man-made restriction will send ships to the area so that the Strait of Hormuz is no longer a threat to countries that have been truly paralysed,” he stated.
16 March: Does Not Need Assistance
However, many countries rejected Trump’s request. Trump then claimed he did not need help from others.
“We don’t need assistance. The war has been going on for a long time in my opinion, almost from the first day,” he said on 16 March.
20 March: Mocks NATO
Trump then mocked NATO. Trump called NATO a paper tiger.
“WITHOUT THE US, NATO IS JUST A PAPER TIGER!” Trump wrote on 20 March.
On the same day, Trump mocked NATO again. He called NATO cowards.
“Now that the battle has been won militarily, with very little danger to them, they complain about the high oil prices they are forced to pay, but do not want to help open the Strait of Hormuz, a simple military manoeuvre that is the only reason for the high oil prices. It would be very easy for them to do it, with very little risk,” he wrote.
“Cowards, and we will remember it!”
26 March: Will Not Support Allies
Trump was angry again with the attitude of allied countries. He claimed he would not help them anymore.
“They should have jumped to help us, because for years we have helped them avoid war,” he revealed on 26 March.
31 March: Blames Other Countries, Ready to End the War
On 31 March, Trump once again mocked other countries. He asked other countries to open the Strait of Hormuz themselves.
“All countries that cannot get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz… I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the US, we have plenty, and Number 2, gather your long-overdue courage, go to that Strait, and take it…” he said.
On the same day, Trump said he would end the war. He estimated that the war would end in two weeks. Even without an agreement.
“We are finishing this job, and I think maybe in two weeks, maybe a few days longer, to finish this job,” Trump stated.
1 April: Will Attack Iran to Bring It Back to the Stone Age
However, Trump again said he would attack Iran. Trump said this would bring Iran back to the Stone Age.
Trump made that statement in his speech at the White House on Wednesday (1/4) evening. Trump said he would bring Iran to the Stone Age.
“We will attack them very hard for the next two to three weeks,” Trump said, quoted by CNN on Thursday (2/4/2026).
“We will bring them back to the Stone Age, where they belong,” he said.