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Trump Threatens Bombing Oman Over Strait Deal | Global News
- Published
- August 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:46
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- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
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Trump reportedly threatened to bomb Oman after it joined Iran in negotiating a new deal to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for global oil. The U.S. objects to joint Iranian-Omani control and fees for vessel passage, calling Oman’s stance insufficient. Tensions spiked when a projectile struck a departing ship, and Iran decla…
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Trump reportedly threatened to bomb Oman after it joined Iran in negotiating a new deal to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for global oil. The U.S. objects to joint Iranian-Omani control and fees for vessel passage, calling Oman’s stance insufficient. Tensions spiked when a projectile struck a departing ship, and Iran declared the strait closed until U.S. sanctions are lifted and frozen assets released. Trump countered on social media, insisting the strait is open
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