Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
Trump said Oman could face strikes after talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements stalled, as fuel prices and midterm pressure mounted.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump rejected extending the U.S.-Iran framework while a commercial vessel was struck by an unknown projectile transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, causing engine damage and a crew casualty.
- The rejection follows expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding signed in June, though Iranian officials argued the timeframe concerned negotiations rather than an automatic deadline for the agreement itself.
- Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed transit, accusing the Gulf nation of siding with Iran, though Oman and Iran have been negotiating a plan to restore commercial shipping through the waterway.
- The Strait, which carried 20 per cent of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before February attacks, remains contested as rising tensions drive up fuel prices and pressure the Trump administration.
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged countries to lower rhetoric, yet Trump maintains Iran must surrender as diplomatic channels remain strained and military incidents illustrate the absence of a final agreement.
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Trump’s threat to bomb Oman triggers backlash across Arab world and US
TEHRAN — Donald Trump triggered international backlash after threatening military strikes against Oman, reportedly punishing the Persian Gulf nation for negotiating a maritime traffic arrangement with Iran.
Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a US deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden. Control of the waterway, which Iran has effectively closed since the conflict beg
Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Oman, a historic partner for the United States and proven mediator to Iran, was once again threatened by President Donald Trump over its negotiations with the Islamic Republic, leaving many in the region confused. Trump’s warning on Monday reiterated a threat he issued in May to “blow up” Oman over its ongoing negotiations with Iran, again concerning the Strait of Hormuz, despite Trump himself agreeing in a signed d…
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day…
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The Washington PostTrump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Stock market futures declined Tuesday as President Trump rejected extending a ceasefire agreement with Iran, escalating geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures both fell in response to the announcement, reflecting investor concerns about potential conflict. The decision signals a more aggressive foreign policy stance and raises questions about regional stability. Markets are...
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