Trump Threatens to ‘Blow Up’ Oman Over Strait of Hormuz
The President warned Oman against partnering with Iran to charge fees through the waterway as prospects of a peace deal appear to dim.

President makes comments after reports Iran and Oman have discussed jointly charging a toll for ships. Plus, how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising energy costsGood morning.In a casual aside during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Donald Trump threatened to “blow up” Oman, a US ally, if it failed to “behave” over the reopening the strait of Hormuz.What…
The President warned Oman against partnering with Iran to charge fees through the waterway as prospects of a peace deal appear to dim.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is floating a plan that could disrupt international travel at major sanctuary city airports across the country. President Trump escalated tensions in the Middle East during a marathon Cabinet meeting, threatening Oman over negotiations tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued another warning to Oman Thursday morning after President Trump said the nation should “behave or we’ll have to blow ’em up.” “The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz,” Bessent wrote in a social media post, referencing a reported…
Donald Trump threatened to bomb a key US ally in the Middle East if they don't 'behave' while responding to a question about who will control the Strait of Hormuz.