Trump appears to threaten Oman with bombing over Strait of Hormuz impasse
US President Donald Trump has issued a threat against Oman, warning that the country will face military action if it collaborates with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. This statement came during a cabinet meeting when Trump was asked about the possibility of Oman and Iran controlling the strategic waterway. Critics have condemned Trump's remarks as reckless and reminiscent of 'gunboat diplomacy'.
- ▪Trump threatened Oman during a cabinet meeting, stating they would face military action if they collaborated with Iran.
- ▪Oman has a long-standing relationship with the US and has acted as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.
- ▪Critics have likened Trump's comments to those of a 'mafia boss', arguing they violate international law.
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News|US-Israel war on IranTrump appears to threaten Oman with bombing over Strait of Hormuz impasseThe US president warns that Oman, a US ally, ‘will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up’.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on May 27 [Evan Vucci/Reuters]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026United States President Donald Trump has threatened to use military force against Oman if it collaborates with Iran to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.At a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, a reporter asked Trump to weigh in on the idea of Oman and Iran overseeing trade on…
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