Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the expiration of a 60-day interim agreement between the US and Iran, leaving the status of the crucial waterway uncertain.
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The escalation of rhetoric between the US and regional allies like Oman poses a significant risk to global shipping and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
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Share A A A Washington: US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it “gets in the way” of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while casting doubt on the possibility of reaching a new deal with Iran after their 60-day interim agreement expired.
Next week will mark six months since the US and Israel launched a joint attack on the Islamic Republic. Although the fighting has subsided, the US continues to impose a naval blockade against Iran, and a permanent deal to end the conflict and restore free shipping remains elusive.
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