Trump threatens to 'bomb the shit out of Oman' if it hampers Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country interferes with the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to Fox News, Trump expressed a willingness to "bomb the shit out of them" if Oman gets in the way of the war. The two nations have been negotiating directly regarding the strategic waterway, which separates the two countries, with Tehran claiming the discussions are an Iranian-Omani issue.

Trump has stated plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory in the near future. Iran reported reaching an agreement with Oman on a plan for ships to pass through the Strait, with both parties currently working on finalizing the details of a joint statement. Iranian Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that an understanding has been reached on the transit route, but did not provide further specifics.

The U.S. has been pushing for an acceptable deal to open the strait before lifting its blockade of Iranian ports. The closure of the strait following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran in late February has severely impacted global oil supplies, with approximately one-fifth of the world's traded oil passing through the waterway. Iran has warned of escalating tensions in the Strait and beyond, threatening a military attack if the U.S. does not fully implement an interim peace deal within weeks.