Trump Threatened 15 Countries Across 2 Terms After Warning Oman He Could Blow It Up
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Updated · The Daily Beast · May 28
Trump Threatened 15 Countries Across 2 Terms After Warning Oman He Could Blow It Up
13 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 28
CNN counted 15 countries that Donald Trump has threatened with military action across his two presidencies, after he warned Oman at a Cabinet meeting that the U.S. could “blow ’em up.”
Oman became the latest case after it entered talks with Iran on charging ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has closed during the war despite Trump’s push to reopen the route.
The tally spans four continents and countries home to nearly 1 in 11 people worldwide; CNN said Trump has already launched strikes against 7 countries, including Iran, Syria and Yemen.
Another 7 countries have faced threats or implied military action in his second term — including Canada, Mexico, Panama and Greenland — underscoring how often force has figured in his foreign-policy rhetoric.
From military threats to territorial demands, how is U.S. foreign policy reshaping its relationships with allied nations?
With a key US naval operation paused, how can global shipping navigate the increasingly hazardous Strait of Hormuz?
Trump’s “Blow Up Oman” Threat: Strategic Consequences for the Strait of Hormuz and US Alliances
Overview
President Trump's rejection of Iran and Oman's joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, along with his threat to "blow Oman up" if it did not "behave," has sparked strong diplomatic backlash. Iran condemned the threat as a sign of lawlessness, while Oman, a key US ally and mediator in the Middle East, has not officially responded. This aggressive rhetoric highlights rising tensions and undermines Oman's crucial role in regional diplomacy, making a peaceful resolution to the Strait of Hormuz crisis more difficult and increasing the risk of further instability in the region.