US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman, an American ally attempting to mediate negotiations between the US and Iran. Using an expletive, Trump warned the country not to get in the way as the 60-day ceasefire deadline passed. This is not the first time the president has threatened Oman.
The threat arrives as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The oil chokepoint is facing pressure from multiple directions, with Trump pushing Oman to adopt a tougher line regarding Iranian shipping traffic.
Amid these tensions, the U.S. president called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.