US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Gulf ally interferes with Washington’s efforts to reach an agreement with Iran, escalating tensions across the Middle East. Trump made the warning during a Fox News interview on Monday, saying the United States would attack Oman if it “gets in the way.”
The threat comes as Oman plays an important diplomatic role between Washington and Tehran. Oman has been involved in discussions aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes. The waterway has faced severe disruption during the conflict, affecting global energy supplies and shipping.
Trump’s remarks followed reports that Iran and Oman were moving toward an understanding over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has opposed arrangements that could undermine its objectives in the region, while Oman has traditionally maintained relations with both Iran and the United States.
The comments also came as a 60-day US-Iran negotiation period expired without a breakthrough. Trump has continued to demand that Iran surrender, while Tehran has maintained its position amid ongoing tensions.
Oman’s role is particularly sensitive because the country has historically served as a diplomatic backchannel between the United States and Iran. Any direct confrontation involving Oman could significantly widen the conflict and create further uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest warning has therefore raised concerns about the future of US relations with a long-standing Gulf partner, while adding another layer of risk to already fragile efforts to resolve the Iran conflict.
