Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
Summary
President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy with Oman’s deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal involves joint control of a key waterway for global oil and gas supplies. Iran responded by saying the strait will stay closed until the U.S. meets its demands.Key Facts
- President Trump expressed anger over Oman and Iran’s plan to jointly manage shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for global oil and natural gas shipments.
- The U.S. opposes parts of the agreement, especially Iran and Oman jointly controlling the strait exit.
- The U.S. believes Oman has not been firm enough with Iran during negotiations.
- Trump suggested the U.S. could declare the strait as American territory.
- Iran called Trump’s claim about the strait being U.S. territory a “delusion.”
- A projectile hit a ship leaving the strait recently, and Iran said the waterway would stay closed until the U.S. lifts sanctions and meets its other conditions.
- Trump previously threatened Oman in May over its dealings with Iran.
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