President Donald Trump threatened military action against Oman, including potential bombing, if the Gulf state interferes with negotiations regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz. The threat, reported by multiple outlets including the BBC, NBC News, the Washington Post, and Breitbart, came as Oman holds talks with Iran to establish a secure passage for commercial shipping through the vital waterway. Trump told Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst, “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s*** out of them,” according to reports. This stance follows Oman’s independent discussions with Iran, while the U.S. also pursues its own negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz.
The Financial Times and RT reported the specific language of the threat, while the South China Morning Post detailed Trump’s call for Iran to surrender alongside the threat to Oman. Euronews noted the Strait of Hormuz carries approximately a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade, underscoring the strategic importance of the area. No right-leaning sources reported on the story beyond Breitbart and RT.
The context for these threats is a 60-day window for peace negotiations that is nearing expiration. The situation raises questions about the potential for escalation in the region and the future of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, particularly as Oman continues to pursue its own diplomatic efforts with Iran.
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