Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Negotiations
Xinhua · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The warning, issued during an interview with Fox News journalist Trey Yingst, escalates tensions over the strategic shipping lane that carries a significant portion of global energy shipments . Iranian and Omani officials have been conducting parallel talks on future maritime arrangements, with Tehran announcing earlier on Monday that both sides are working on a joint declaration .
Key Points
- Trump warned "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the shit out of them" while speaking to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst
- Iranian and Omani officials have been negotiating for weeks on maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
- Tehran effectively closed the strait on February 28 at the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran
- Trump claimed he would declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, while Iran responded it "will remain Iranian"
- The president also called for Iran to "put up the white flag of surrender" while insisting he is not in a hurry to reach a deal
- Opposition Democrats are seeking to take control of Congress from Trump's Republicans in November midterm elections
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global oil shipments, and Trump's threat against a US ally creates significant diplomatic friction while the conflict continues . The simultaneous Omani-Iranian talks and US efforts to control the strait represent competing approaches that could determine regional stability and global energy prices .
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global oil shipments, and Trump's threat against a US ally creates significant diplomatic friction while the conflict continues . The simultaneous Omani-Iranian talks and US efforts to control the strait represent competing approaches that could determine regional stability and global energy prices .