Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ ally Oman
President Donald Trump made controversial remarks suggesting he would attack Oman if the country sided with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that Oman must 'behave' or face consequences, which raised concerns given Oman's status as a US ally. The White House did not clarify whether Trump's comments were a mistake or intentional, and the situation has heightened tensions in the region.
- ▪Trump threatened to 'blow up' Oman if it sides with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Oman is a key US ally that has attempted to mediate in the Middle East conflict.
- ▪The White House did not clarify Trump's comments, leading to speculation about his intentions.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump rejects Iran and Oman control over Strait of Hormuz as deal stalls — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Trump Threatens To Blow Up Oman Amid Negotiations With Iran — The Bulwark
- ▪ Trump Threatens Oman Over the Strait, Then Says, ‘They’ll Be Fine.’ — NYT — World
- ▪ Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ Oman, after question on Iran and Hormuz — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Trump says no one will control Strait of Hormuz — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman amid talks over strait of Hormuz — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Trump on Oman, Strait of Hormuz: Behave ‘or we’ll have to blow ’em up’ — The Hill
- ▪ Watch: Trump takes questions, says no one will control Strait of Hormuz — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman if it sides with Iran over Strait of Hormuz — New York Post
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Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ ally OmanSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump said Oman must “behave” or he would “blow them up".PHOTO: DOUG MILLS/NYTIMESPublished May 28, 2026, 05:33 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 05:33 AMWASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on May 27 appeared to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Mr Trump said Oman must “behave” or he would “blow them up,” when he was asked if he would accept a short-term deal to allow Iran and the Gulf state to control the waterway.“No, the strait is going to be open to everybody,” Mr Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.“It’s international waters and Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to…
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