President Trump threatens to bomb Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with US efforts to end the Iran war
President Trump warned on Monday that the United States will "bomb the shit out of" Oman if the country hinders efforts to reach a peace deal with Iran. This latest threat comes as the 60-day negotiation window established by the administration announced in June expired without a final agreement. While Oman has served as a strategic partner and a key backchannel for Washington, the administration announced that it is not in a hurry to finalize a deal, despite the ongoing conflict. President Trump noted that the US has expended only a "peanuts" amount of munitions against Iran so far, dismissing concerns over depleted stockpiles. Analysts suggest that while President Trump's frequent threats have become a hallmark of his diplomacy, Oman may be less inclined to comply if the country perceives the threats as non-binding. Oman's foreign ministry stated that talks with Oman are continuing in earnest, despite the Trump outburst.