Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal

“President Donald Trump warned that the United States would bomb Oman—a long‑standing Gulf ally—if the nation interferes with his administration’s negotiations with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The threat was made during a televised Fox News interview and followed reports that Iran and Oman were close to an agreement to allow commercial shipping through the strategic waterway, which carries roughly 20% of global oil and LNG shipments. A pending 60‑day Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire, leaving the future of the talks uncertain. For U.S. consumers and markets, any disruption to the Strait could spike global energy prices, increase fuel costs at the pump, and pressure inflation‑sensitive sectors such as transportation and manufacturing. Expert Analysis: Trump's aggressive rhetoric raises the risk of diplomatic escalation that could destabilize a critical oil transit route, prompting investors to hedge against higher energy prices. If the Strait remains partially closed, U.S. energy import costs could rise, squeezing household budgets and potentially accelerating the shift toward alternative energy sources.”