Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’

Washington Post World Monday 17 August 2026, 15:08 UTC By Rachel Chason 1 min read

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President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman, which has been in talks with Iran about a solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVETrump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ The threat came in response to a question about negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a reporter.

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