US President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened military action against Oman if the Gulf country interferes with Washington’s efforts to reach a peace agreement with Iran.
According to Fox News reporter Trey Yingst, Trump made the warning when asked about separate talks between Iran and Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Trump reportedly said the US would bomb Oman if it “gets in the way.”
The remarks come as Iran and Oman work on an agreement to establish a maritime transit route through the strategically important strait. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the two countries had agreed on a map for the proposed route and were continuing negotiations on the details.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy corridor, and tensions surrounding its reopening have increased amid the wider US-Iran conflict. Any US military action against Oman could further escalate regional instability and complicate diplomatic efforts.
