President Donald Trump threatened to strike Oman if it interferes in a potential deal over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also told the military to cut back joint exercises with South Korea after it stayed out of
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran
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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: We will bomb Oman if it interferes with activities in the Strait of Hormuz
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17.08.2026
Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked
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18.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as Netanyahu holds ‘deep discussions’ on Gaza peace plan
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17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
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17.08.2026
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