Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with U.S. efforts involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, according to remarks reported from a Fox News interview. Trump said, "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the shit out of them." The comments came as a 60-day U.S.-Iran memorandum expired without a final agreement, while Iran and Oman continued discussions over maritime traffic through Hormuz. Oman has historically served as a diplomatic channel between Washington and Tehran. Senator Tim Kaine said he plans to introduce a war-powers resolution concerning possible U.S. military action against Oman when the Senate returns. The threat also coincided with renewed energy-market pressure, with Brent crude settling at $90.87 a barrel Monday, according to Reuters. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday put Trump's approval at 33%, the lowest of his presidency. No evidence publicly indicates Trump ordered an attack on Oman.
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Left: Coverage emphasizes escalation, allied relations, diplomacy, and presidential unpredictability. Center: Coverage emphasizes threat, Hormuz dispute, negotiations, and documented congressional response. Right: Coverage emphasizes pressure on Iran, Hormuz security, deterrence, and Trump's negotiating leverage.
August 17, 2026: Fox News interview triggered renewed Oman bombing threat. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6403636739112
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Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war
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Trump warns US will 'bomb the s-t' out of Oman if they interfere in Strait of Hormuz conflict
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