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August 17, 2026
Trump Threatens Oman and Declares Strait of Hormuz a U.S. Territory
- President Trump threatened to handle Oman 'very easily' if it interferes with U.S.-Iran negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- He reiterated a previous threat to bomb Oman, stating, 'If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s---- out of them.'
- Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, further complicating the situation.
- Oman is actively negotiating with Iran to restore commercial traffic in the Strait, crucial for global oil and gas supplies.
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- Trump again threatens to ‘bomb the s*** out of’ ally Oman over Strait of HormuzAug 17, 2026 at 12:48 PM · Independent
- Live updates: US-Iran deal hits deadline; Trump threatens Oman over potential interferenceAug 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM · The Hill
- Trump threatens to 'bomb the s‑‑‑ out of Oman' over Iran dealAug 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM · The Hill
- Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb OmanAug 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM · Reuters
- Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issueAug 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM · BBC
- Trump Lashes Out as Preliminary Deal With Iran ExpiresAug 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM · NYT
- Trump afirma que Irã deveria se render e ameaça bombardear OmãAug 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM · Reuters
- The problem with Trump’s foreign policy by empty threatAug 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM · CNN
- Trump says U.S. would handle Oman ‘very easily’ if it interferes in talks on Strait of HormuzAug 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM · NBC
- Congressional Democrats plan Oman war powers push after Trump threatens bombingAug 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM · Axios
- Meet the Press NOW — August 17Aug 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM · NBC
- Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with Strait of Hormuz dealAug 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM · NBC