Iran war: Trump refuses ceasefire extension, threatens Oman

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will not seek to extend the temporary ceasefire agreement with Iran. The interim understanding, initially signed in June, had set Monday as the deadline for parties to reach a definitive peace treaty. However, disagreements concerning the control of the Strait of Hormuz rapidly began to undermine the accord.

Trump had previously announced the agreement's termination on July 7, with Iran's foreign ministry confirming its suspension a week later. The U.S. president asserted on Monday that Iran was unwilling to accept terms he deemed essential for ending the conflict, stating that Iran should surrender. Iran, meanwhile, has indicated it would escalate its actions if the temporary truce is not implemented, according to Reuters sources, including a threat to breach the U.S. naval blockade that has been in place for months.

Despite the public stance, Reuters reports that Trump has initiated informal discussions with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an organization whose influence has grown significantly during the war. The IRGC now controls substantial parts of Iran's military and economy.

In separate remarks, Trump addressed negotiations between Oman and Iran regarding the administration of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are reportedly close to an agreement on this matter. However, Trump issued a stark warning to Oman, stating, "If Oman gets in the way, we will bomb them to hell," as quoted by Reuters in reference to a phone interview with Fox News.

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If Oman gets in the way, we will bomb them to hell.