Event Brief
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’
By The BriefBrief · Sources (41)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
Summary: Trump said he would bomb Oman if it interferes with Iran-Oman negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of negotiations involving Iran and Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump was responding to a question about negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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