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strikeAug 18, 2026

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say

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CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

Source: SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • SAMY MAGDY, Associated PressBy SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press

    CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat. The official…

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