Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman amid talks over strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has made a controversial threat to 'blow up' Oman if it does not comply with US demands regarding the strait of Hormuz. This statement came during a cabinet meeting amid ongoing tensions and negotiations involving Iran and Oman over shipping tolls in the crucial waterway. The strait, which is vital for global oil supplies, has been largely blocked by Iran, exacerbating a global energy crisis.
- ▪Trump threatened to 'blow up' Oman if it fails to 'behave' during a cabinet meeting.
- ▪The strait of Hormuz has been blockaded by Iran since late February, causing a global energy crisis.
- ▪Oman is reportedly in talks with Iran about charging tolls for ships passing through the strait.
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Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Photograph: Samuel Corum/EPAView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Photograph: Samuel Corum/EPAUS foreign policyTrump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman amid talks over strait of HormuzUS president calls on US ally to ‘behave … or else we’ll have to blow them up’ in casual aside during cabinet meetingLucy Campbell and Guardian staffWed 27 May 2026 16.42 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 16.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump has threatened to “blow up” Oman if it fails to “behave” in a casual aside during a cabinet meeting, as the US scrambles to reopen the strait of Hormuz.The US president made the threat following reports of talks…
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