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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

Trump said the United States would bomb Oman if it blocks a shipping deal that could restore traffic through the strait, officials said.

  • On Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman, an American ally, if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The White House is shifting strategic focus from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East as a memorandum of understanding with Iran reached its 60-day expiration date on Monday.
  • Despite efforts to restore an open Strait of Hormuz, the administration struggles to contain Tehran, which is using the current lull to accelerate missile and drone production.
  • Trump ordered a reduction in military drills with South Korea, despite the nation contributing more than $1 billion annually to support the US garrison.
  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung renewed his push for independent wartime operational control, or Opcon, of the military, signaling potential long-term ramifications for US alliances.
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Trump threatens Oman with bombs and demands control over the street of Hormus.

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US President Donald Trump is at war with Iran. But that's not the only country giving him headaches. He's also unhappy with the small country that lies on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz - Oman. He even recently said that the US would bomb Oman if it interfered too much, uttering a vulgar curse.

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Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if he stands in the way of his peace plan with Iran.

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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