Trump Threatens Oman Over 21-Mile Hormuz Strait as Iran Peace Talks Enter Crucial Days
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Updated · ABC News · May 28
Trump Threatens Oman Over 21-Mile Hormuz Strait as Iran Peace Talks Enter Crucial Days
6 articles · Updated · ABC News · May 28
Trump said the US is not satisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposals and warned it would “finish the job” if no agreement is reached, even as Marco Rubio said the next hours and days could be decisive.
At a cabinet meeting, Trump also declared no country would control the Strait of Hormuz and threatened Oman, saying the 21-mile waterway is international waters and Muscat “will behave”.
The threat comes 3 months into Operation Epic Fury, with the war still unresolved and major questions hanging over Iran’s nuclear program and any reopening of the strait.
Brent crude has eased to about $95 from war peaks near $120, signaling markets still expect a deal soon, but analysts warn prices could approach $200 if disruption lasts through 2026.
How will the Hormuz crisis permanently reshape global energy supply chains and the future of fossil fuels?
Is the new European-led mission in the Gulf the beginning of the end for America's security dominance in the Middle East?
Could this conflict permanently dismantle the 'super-connector' airline model that made hubs like Dubai global travel centers?
2026 Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Trump’s Threats, Oil Market Chaos, and the Battle for Global Energy Security
Overview
In May 2026, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply when US President Donald Trump issued a dramatic ultimatum to Oman, threatening severe consequences over its proposed joint toll system with Iran. This move followed Iran’s creation of the 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority,' which announced new boundaries and permit requirements for ships, challenging international norms. Iranian officials claimed joint control of the Strait with Oman and tried to justify transit tolls as protection or environmental fees. President Trump’s aggressive response was fueled by frustration over stalled negotiations with Iran, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis continued to falter.