Why Trump lashed out at Oman over Strait of Hormuz blockade
Donald Trump recently expressed anger towards Oman regarding its discussions with Iran about the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened severe consequences if Oman did not align with U.S. interests in keeping the strait open for international navigation. U.S. officials reiterated that any attempts by Oman to legitimize Iranian control over the waters would be met with aggressive sanctions.
- ▪Donald Trump threatened Oman, a U.S. partner, over its talks with Iran.
- ▪He emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to all nations.
- ▪U.S. Treasury Secretary warned of penalties for any actors involved in tolling systems in the strait.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:32 +0200 |
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Donald Trump, flanked by Marco Rubio (to his right), the US secretary of state, and Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, in Washington, May 27, 2026. KENT NISHIMURA/AFP Foreign analysts and diplomats initially thought it was a case of confusion – a misunderstanding by the American president, who in the past already revealed some geographical inaccuracies by confusing one country for another. But there was no mistake. On Wednesday, May 27, Donald Trump's anger was indeed directed at Oman, a US partner, whom the billionaire threatened to "blow up." Such threats are usually reserved for Iran, the neighbor of this small sultanate on the western shore of the Strait of Hormuz. "The strait's gotta be open to everybody. It's international waters.
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