Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Mediation

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman, warning the sultanate would be bombed if it 'gets in the way' of American operations related to Iran. The remark, delivered with an expletive, was made in an interview with Fox News reporter Trey Yingst. According to two regional officials, Trump's anger stems from Oman's proximity to a deal with Iran over management of the Strait of Hormuz. Oman, positioned directly across the strait from the Islamic Republic, has maintained a low-profile mediating role since the conflict began, yet its geography forces it into direct negotiations with Tehran over the vital waterway. The threat is not an isolated incident; it follows earlier similar statements. Trump faces domestic political pressure, having promised a swift war and a weakened Iran, as well as a better nuclear agreement. Instead, Iran has weaponized the strait, asserting control over what was previously viewed as an international waterway. Oman's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to emailed questions regarding the threat or the potential timing of a joint statement with Iran on their bilateral agreement. The sultanate finds itself caught in the crossfire of the Washington-Tehran tug of war, with its strategic location making it both a mediator and a target.