How US ally Oman got caught in Trump’s crosshairs
Iran and Oman are negotiating an agreement about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump publicly warned Oman not to interfere with U.S. interests during these negotiations, using threatening language.

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12 viewpointsTrump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with the country’s deal with Iran, officials say
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20 viewpointsOfficials say Trump threatened to bomb Oman because of its deal with Iran
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12 viewpointsTrump’s ‘bomb the s*** out of them’ diplomacy: Iran hates that it’s working
Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news
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