Trump Threatens Oman Amid Iran-Oman Strait Agreement

Aug 18, 2026

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Aug 18, 2026 00:30

Trump threatens to bomb Oman after Iran-Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz route

## Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Oman, threatening military action if it interferes with a deal between the US and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Iran and Oman reached an agreement on a shipping route through the strategic waterway.

## Iran's Ultimatum

Iran has given the US a few weeks to meet its demands, which include lifting the naval blockade and releasing frozen assets. Failure to comply could lead to Iran adopting a more aggressive military stance.

## UAE Condemns Drone Attack

The United Arab Emirates has condemned an Iranian drone attack on the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister in Erbil. The UAE described the attack as a violation of Iraq's sovereignty.

## US-Iran Talks

Despite the tensions, US envoy Jared Kushner reported positive discussions with Iran, though he acknowledged the lack of trust between the two nations. Trump insists any deal must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

## Regional Developments

In other regional news, Kuwait and Bahrain's foreign ministers discussed efforts to stabilize the region, while Israel and the US are working on a plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza.

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