Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interfered with a US deal with Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News journalist Trey Yingst. The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Oman and Iran, has been a contentious issue since Iran effectively closed it since the conflict began on February 28. Control of the waterway is crucial as it is a major route for global oil shipments, with approximately a fifth of the world's oil passing through it.

Trump insisted that the strait is under US control, despite traffic remaining largely restricted. He told Yingst that if Oman gets in the way, they will "bomb the shit out of them," according to Yingst's account. Iran and Oman have been discussing future navigation arrangements through the route, but the talks have been complicated by the ongoing conflict.

Trump also suggested that Iran should "put up the white flag of surrender" in a war that has become a growing political burden, particularly with Republicans facing pressure ahead of the midterm elections.