Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if it 'gets in the way' as US-Iran ceasefire expires
US President Donald Trump said he could "bomb" Oman if it "gets in the way" of talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as a temporary ceasefire with Iran expires. The remark marks a sharp new escalation after weeks of regional tension.
Trump told Fox News that a temporary understanding reached with Iran weeks ago has expired, and that Washington would respond forcefully if Oman interferes with US activity in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman has served as a key mediator in the broader regional standoff.
The remark came shortly after Iran said the agreed text contains no 60-day deadline clause, and after Washington announced it would raise economic pressure on the region. Oil prices climbed following the renewed tension.
Analysts say Trump's comment could function as negotiating leverage, but that targeting a country widely seen as neutral, like Oman, risks complicating regional mediation efforts.
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