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Trump Says U.S. Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz, Addresses Oman
President Trump stated the United States will prevent any other party from controlling the Strait of Hormuz and issued a direct warning to Oman. The comments came as U.S.-Iran talks remain stalled.
May 27, 2:00 PM·1m read3 sources
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President Trump said the United States will watch over the Strait of Hormuz and that no other country will control the waterway. U.S. military action.
Trump made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing reporters. “Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up,” he said. The statement singled out Oman rather than Iran.
Trump also said the United States would ensure free passage through the strait. S. -Iran talks. Al-Monitor reported the remarks as a threat to blow up Oman.
No immediate response from Oman or Iran was reported in the available sources. The statements were carried by multiple outlets quoting Trump directly.
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