Trump warns Oman could face heavy bombing over Strait of Hormuz
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said Oman would be targeted if it created obstacles to efforts to reopen the strategic waterway.
The warning adds another layer of tension to the growing regional crisis. The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for international shipping and energy supplies, making any disruption a concern for global markets.
Trump claims US has large weapons stockpile
Trump also said the United States still has a large supply of weapons.
He claimed that the weapons used by the US so far represented only a small portion of its available stockpile. According to Trump, the country still has many medium-range weapons available.
His comments suggest that Washington wants to maintain pressure while keeping its military options open.
The latest warning could increase concerns about a wider escalation if tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Trump calls on Iran to surrender
Trump also called on Iran to raise a white flag and announce its surrender.
However, he said he was not in a hurry to end the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The US president also revealed that his administration had established a backchannel for direct communication with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The disclosure suggests that while Trump is making strong public statements, his administration is also keeping communication channels open.
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Oman involved in Strait of Hormuz talks
Oman has recently been involved in discussions concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran said last week that it was holding talks with Oman about reopening the waterway. Reports have also suggested that progress was being made towards a possible agreement to restore the movement of commercial ships between the two countries.
The latest Trump warning could therefore put additional pressure on Oman as it works to support discussions over maritime traffic.
Risk of wider regional tensions
The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important because a large amount of global energy trade passes through the waterway.
Any military confrontation around the area could affect commercial shipping and create wider economic concerns.
Trump’s latest remarks therefore come at a sensitive moment, with diplomatic efforts and military threats continuing at the same time.
