Trump threatens to bomb Oman and claims Strait of Hormuz as US territory
US President Trump has threatened military action against Oman and claimed the Strait of Hormuz as American territory amid escalating tensions with Iran.
During a speech on Long Island, Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran. He also threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with Iran negotiations, as the two countries work on a plan to manage shipping through the waterway. Trump has additionally threatened severe economic sanctions against any country doing business with Iran as the conflict continues.
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Watch: Trump makes astonishing claim over the Strait of Hormuz
During a speech at a police academy on Long Island, New York, the US president threatens to declare the waterway as "a territory of the United States" after defeating Iran.
Stuff
Iran tells ‘loser’ Trump to ‘accept the reality of defeat’ in war
Regime official calls the US president a “fully fledged loser” as country insists the key waterway will stay under Iranian control.
Stuff
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman
US President Donald Trump has again threatened Oman as Iran says it is working with the Gulf Arab country on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
1News
Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal
US President Donald Trump was reportedly threatening to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of its talks with Iran.
1News
Trump threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it gets in the way on Hormuz
US President Donald Trump was reportedly threatening to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of its talks with Iran.
Otago Daily Times
Iran threatens Hormuz offensive; Trump threatens to bomb Oman
NZ Herald
Can the US afford to alienate allies like Oman and South Korea? – The Front Page
Donald Trump has threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran ceasefire expires.
1News
Why Trump threatened to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman
Donald Trump yesterday threatened to bomb Oman as it works with Iran on a deal to open the strait and pave the way for the US and Iran to resume negotiations to end the war.
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Trump vows ‘economic D-Day’ for any country doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened to enact “the most crushing economic operation ever taken” after nearly six months of conflict with Iran.