Trump lets 60-day Iran peace deadline expire, threatens to bomb Oman over Hormuz
SCMP · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
US President Donald Trump allowed a 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal to expire on Monday without extension, as negotiations over the critical Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked. Trump escalated regional tensions by threatening military action against Oman, which has been brokering talks between Washington and Tehran. The president also suggested declaring the strategic waterway a US territory, a move rejected by Iran. The expired memorandum of understanding was originally brokered by Pakistan and signed on June 17 by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Key Points
- Pakistan brokered the memorandum of understanding signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17
- Trump told reporters Iran wants a deal but "they're not going to make the kind of a deal that I feel is necessary"
- The Trump administration opposes joint Iranian and Omani management of the exit route from the Strait of Hormuz
- Oman agreed to collect voluntary fees from vessels for security and maritime environmental protection
- A projectile hit a ship sailing out of the strait; a cargo vessel became a "constructive total loss" off Yemen
- Two ballistic missiles were launched from Iran toward the UAE, according to the UAE defense ministry
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the strait would not reopen until US meets Iran's conditions
- Trump posted a map on social media depicting the Strait of Hormuz as US territory
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the world's oil supply, making any disruption a global energy security concern . Trump's threats against Oman risk alienating a key regional ally and could derail ongoing diplomatic efforts, potentially triggering wider instability in the Gulf region.
The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the world's oil supply, making any disruption a global energy security concern . Trump's threats against Oman risk alienating a key regional ally and could derail ongoing diplomatic efforts, potentially triggering wider instability in the Gulf region.