President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with U.S. negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Key facts
- •Trump told Fox News journalist Trey Yingst that the U.S. would bomb Oman if it gets in the way of U.S. talks with Iran.
- •The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the Middle East war on February 28.
- •Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon in any form.
- •The June Memorandum of Understanding set a 60-day deadline for a permanent end to the war and nuclear dispute.
- •Trump claimed his administration maintains a direct back-channel with Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman on Monday, warning the country against interfering in U.S. negotiations with Iran. The threat comes as a 60-day deadline for a U.S.-Iran peace and nuclear deal expired without a resolution. Trump stated that the U.S. is pursuing its own talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed by Iran since February 28.
Dispute over the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian and Omani officials have been discussing maritime navigation arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that an understanding has been reached regarding a transit route map. Previous details suggested a plan to reopen the strait with ships entering near Iran and exiting near Oman without paying tolls. Trump, however, maintains that the strait is under U.S. control and has previously claimed he would declare it U.S. territory.
Status of the June Agreement
The 60-day deadline for a peace and nuclear deal, established by a June Memorandum of Understanding, expired Monday with no sign of compromise. The original agreement intended to halt military operations and resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear program. Following accusations of violations from both sides, the U.S. reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports and canceled oil sale waivers, while Iran has continued to assert control over the waterway.
Timeline
- February 28Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the Middle East war.
- JuneThe U.S. and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting a 60-day deadline for a peace deal.
- MondayThe 60-day deadline for the U.S.-Iran peace and nuclear deal expired.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Daily Sabah.
