Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman if it sides with Iran over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump issued a warning to Oman, threatening military action if the country aligns with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that the strait is international waters and that the U.S. will not allow any nation to control it. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and Oman’s previous role as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran.
- ▪Trump threatened to attack Oman if it partners with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪He stated that the U.S. will oversee the strait and will not allow any control by other nations.
- ▪Oman has previously acted as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran before the conflict escalated.
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Politics Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman if it sides with Iran over Strait of Hormuz By Steven Nelson Published May 27, 2026, 1:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump threatened to attack Oman Wednesday if the Arab nation partners with Iran to assert joint control over the Strait of Hormuz. “Nobody’s going to control it. We’re going to watch over it. We’ll watch over it, but nobody’s going to control it. That’s part of the negotiation that we have. They would like to control it,” Trump said at a cabinet meeting. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis 3 The US military boarded a ship in the Gulf of Oman as part of the blockade. CENTCOM / SWNS 3 U.S.
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