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Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait Tensions | Dover News
Trump’s escalating threats against Oman—warning of potential bombing if it interferes with U.S. interests—come as the small Gulf nation pushes forward with secret talks with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global chokepoint. With no new U.S.-Iran negotiations on the horizon and Trump’s promised quick fix stalled, Oman seeks leverage through a proposed shipping corridor deal that could see Iran manage entry into the Gulf while Oman controls exits—a plan dependent on U.S. lifting sanctions. Despite its neutral posture and historical mediation role, Oman now faces intense…
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