President Trump on Monday threatened to strike Oman, a longtime U.S. ally, which shares the Strait of Hormuz and has been negotiating control of the waterway with the Iranian regime. Mr. Trump also suggested claiming the
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18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with Strait of Hormuz deal
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17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
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17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman, as its ally tires to mediate Iran negotiations
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Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as Netanyahu holds ‘deep discussions’ on Gaza peace plan
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