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strikeMay 27, 2026
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman amid talks over strait of Hormuz
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Donald Trump has threatened to “blow up” Oman if it fails to “behave” in a casual aside during a cabinet meeting, as the US scrambles to reopen the strait of Hormuz.
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- Lucy CampbellBy Lucy Campbell
Donald Trump has threatened to “blow up” Oman if it fails to “behave” in a casual aside during a cabinet meeting, as the US scrambles to reopen the strait of Hormuz. The US president made the threat after reports of talks between Iran and Oman about jointly charging a toll for sh…
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