Trump appears to threaten Oman over Strait of Hormuz impasse
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Oman if it collaborates with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz, calling it international waters that no country should control.
- The US State Department confirmed Trump's quote, which sparked criticism due to the longstanding US-Oman alliance and Oman's neutral stance in regional conflicts.
- The threat coincided with reports of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and Oman for joint management of the strait, which the Trump administration denied as fabricated.
- Trump emphasized the importance of Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, normalizing relations with Israel as part of any US-Iran ceasefire agreement, reiterating his administration's push for the Abraham Accords.
- Critics condemned Trump's remarks as reckless and a violation of international law, warning that such threats undermine peace efforts and stability in the region.