Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz control

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of his effort to end the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, according to remarks made to Fox News.

"If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the shit out of them," Trump told the network, marking the second time he has directed such a threat at Muscat, a longtime U.S. strategic partner that has traditionally served as a key backchannel between Washington and Tehran.

The threat comes as Trump struggles to draw the conflict to a conclusion nearly six months after it was launched. A diplomatic window agreed with Tehran has expired with no final agreement reached.

The timing of Trump's statement follows announcements by Omani and Iranian authorities approximately ten days earlier that they were close to reaching an agreement to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime passage that has been closed or nearly closed for roughly half a year. The strait faces a dual blockade from both Tehran and Washington.

Oman's role has shifted significantly in recent months. The country initially positioned itself as a mediator and was identified as a possible venue for negotiations between the two parties. However, that mediation role ultimately fell to Pakistan instead.

Trump previously threatened Oman in May, also regarding the country's position as a Gulf ally. The renewed threat on Monday reflects escalating pressure as negotiations over the strait's control remain unresolved.