Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM commander meets with USS Lincoln troops
President Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, is praising the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln after he visited the aircraft carrier on Saturday. The ship has been at sea for more than 240 days, a record deployment. CBS News White House reporter Olivia…
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been working towards a deal to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that passes through both nations and serves as a crucial conduit for global oil trade. Iranian Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that the two countries have reached an understanding on the route ships would take to navigate the strait.
The agreement would allow vessels to enter via a route near Iran and exit through another near Oman, with a grace period where no fees or tolls would be levied.
The US has been pushing for a satisfactory resolution to the dispute ahead of its decision to lift the blockade on Iranian ports. Talks between Iran and Oman have been slow, with Baghaei acknowledging the progress but emphasizing the need to finalize everything, including a map and a joint statement.
Adding to the tension, US President Donald Trump threatened Oman during an interview with Fox News, stating that the US would consider bombing the country if it interfered in the talks. Trump also dismissed the 60-day deadline for resolving the conflict, suggesting that there is no predetermined timeline for negotiations. The US administration reportedly has a back channel for discussions with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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