Trump threatens to bomb Oman, tells Iran to surrender

US President Trump has threatened to bomb Oman in an attempt to restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by the ongoing conflict with Iran. The president also told Iran to surrender and put up the white flag of surrender during a phone interview with Fox News, noting that the interim deal signed in June has unraveled.

Meanwhile, talks between Oman and Iran are underway to resolve the issue, as the Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. The US president reiterated that the number one goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, despite the war being unpopular at home ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

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