![Donald Trump threatened to ‘bomb the [expletive]’ out of Oman if it continues negotiations with Iran without American approval as the ceasefire with Tehran nears its expiration. Oman, a major US defense ally in the Middle East, is currently negotiating with Iran over a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by placing the narrow waterway, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil passes, under joint control. Trump has previously stated that Iran will not be allowed to control the waterway by charging levies or taxes from US-backed oil tankers.](https://i.dailymail.com/1s/2026/08/17/13/110681999-0-image-a-22_1786968931751.jpg)
In a provocative move, former President Donald Trump has issued a stark threat to Oman amidst ongoing negotiations with Iran. As the ceasefire between the U.S. and Tehran teeters on the edge of expiration, Trump has warned Oman against continuing its talks with Iran without U.S. consent. He controversially vowed to “bomb the [expletive]” out of Oman should it proceed with agreements involving the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz. This narrow maritime passage, essential for global oil transport, is under discussion for joint supervision—an arrangement Trump has repeatedly opposed, insisting that Iran cannot impose taxes on U.S.-sponsored oil shipments.
![The President issued a dire warning on Monday morning during a Fox News interview if Oman moves forward with its negotiations: 'If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the [expletive] out of them.' The Strait of Hormuz has been shut since Iran closed it after US and Israeli airstrikes in late February. The strait's reopening remains a key sticking point in peace talks. Oman has a history of serving as a friendly mediator between the White House and the Iranian regime. The country helped broker the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal and has acted as a US defense partner in the Middle East since 1980.](https://i.dailymail.com/1s/2026/08/17/13/110113737-0-image-a-30_1786969027043.jpg)
In a fiery Monday morning exchange on Fox News, the former president reiterated his stance, declaring, “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the [expletive] out of them.” The tension traces back to February when Iran sealed off the strait following joint U.S. and Israeli assaults, thrusting its reopening into the heart of peace discussions. Oman, recognized for its diplomatic ambiance, has historically facilitated dialogue between Washington and Tehran, notably playing a role in the 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement and maintaining its status as a U.S. defense ally since 1980.
Ceasefire deadline fuels fresh tensions
This heated rhetoric emerges at a critical juncture as the 60-day truce between the U.S. and Iran is set to lapse, sparking concerns of a return to hostility that could further unsettle the already volatile region and jeopardize international oil routes.
Trump repeats threat against Oman
Monday’s aggressive posture is not a new development in Trump’s approach to Oman. In a previous episode in May during a cabinet gathering, Trump faced questions about Oman’s potential shared control of the strait alongside Iran. His response was clear-cut: while the strait would remain accessible to all, control was not to be granted to any state. “Nobody is going to control it… We will watch over it,” Trump asserted, before again zeroing in on Oman with a threat of force, emphasizing that Oman must comply or face military action. “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that. They’ll be fine,” Trump concluded, underscoring the high-stakes nature of regional diplomacy.
