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Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Talks

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interfered with U.S. negotiations with Iran.
  • The threat came in response to a question about parallel talks between Iran and Oman regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Oman considers itself a neutral party in the U.S.-Iran conflict and has been engaged in its own negotiations with Tehran over the strait's opening.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Oman, threatening military action if the country obstructs ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The aggressive statement was made in response to a Fox News query about parallel discussions between Iran and Oman concerning the control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Trump's response was blunt: "If they interfere, we'll bomb the shit out of them," using a particularly strong expletive to emphasize his point. This threat underscores the high stakes and volatile nature of the geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport.

Oman has consistently positioned itself as a neutral mediator in the conflict between the United States and Iran. The country has previously been targeted by Iranian strikes during periods of heightened conflict. Currently, Oman has been conducting its own separate negotiations with Iran for several weeks regarding the potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which lies between the two nations.

Iran has stipulated that any agreement reached between Tehran and Muscat does not guarantee the strait's opening. Tehran insists that the U.S. must first meet several conditions, including providing compensation for war damages and lifting its naval blockade. This complex web of negotiations and threats highlights the delicate diplomatic landscape and the potential for escalation in the region.

If they interfere, we'll bomb the shit out of them.

โ€” Donald TrumpResponding to a question about Oman's parallel negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.