Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its interference in U.S. efforts in the Strait of Hormuz
Kyiv • UNN
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would bomb Oman if it gets in the way of American efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. This came after the end of a 60-day period of peace talks with Iran without any concrete agreements.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Oman today with an attack if it interferes with U.S. efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict with Iran continues and the two-month period for peace talks expires, while no clear path to ending the war has been found, UNN reports, citing CNN.
"If Oman gets in the way, we will bomb it," Trump said in an interview with Trey Yingst on Fox News.
Trump's comments came as the 60-day period for peace talks between the United States and Iran, agreed upon in June, ended on Monday without any concrete plans to end the war. Meanwhile, Iran said Monday that its negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz were difficult but ongoing.
The outlet notes that this is not the first time Trump has threatened Oman, which is a U.S. ally. At a Cabinet meeting in May, the president said: "Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow it up."
Trump also confirmed to Fox News that his administration had established a direct unofficial channel of communication with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but said he was in no hurry to reach a deal.
"They are good poker players, but they are dying," Trump said. "I have no timetable. I am in no hurry."