Oman pledged not to toll Strait of Hormuz following Trump’s threat to ‘blow them up’: Bessent
Oman has pledged not to toll the Strait of Hormuz following a threat from President Trump. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that an Omani official assured him there would be no fees for passage through this critical waterway. This commitment comes amid rising tensions in the region and Trump's warning to Oman to comply with international norms.
- ▪Oman will not participate in Iran's plan to toll the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with an Omani official who confirmed the pledge.
- ▪Trump threatened Oman, stating they must behave like others or face severe consequences.
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Politics Oman pledged not to toll Strait of Hormuz following Trump’s threat to ‘blow them up’: Bessent By Caitlin Doornbos Published May 28, 2026, 4:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed Thursday that Oman won’t be going along with Iran’s scheme to toll the Strait of Hormuz — after a chilling threat from President Trump. Bessent told reporters that he spoke personally with an Oman official who pledged not to collect fees for passage through the key waterway.
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