Trump Threatens Oman Over Iran Deal Negotiations
On Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz, stating, “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them.” This remark was made during an interview with Fox News journalist Trey Yingst, amid ongoing discussions between Iranian and Omani officials about maritime navigation arrangements. Trump insisted that the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since the onset of the Middle East war on February 28, is under US control.
He also claimed he might declare the strait part of US territory, while Iran maintains that it will remain under its control. Trump urged Iran to “put up the white flag of surrender” and mentioned a back-channel communication between his administration and Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Despite the unpopularity of the war among Americans ahead of the November midterm elections, Trump expressed no urgency to finalize a deal.
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