Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan With Iran
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 10
Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan With Iran
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 10
Summary
Trump last month threatened to bomb Oman, an unusually direct warning to a longtime U.S. ally that has now moved into his administration’s cross hairs.
The threat followed discussions between Oman and Iran about charging service fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. warnings against the idea.
Oman has long hosted U.S.-Iran contacts and says it is still acting as a neutral mediator focused on regional stability rather than siding with Tehran.
The dispute has sharpened as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran raises tensions across the Middle East and leaves Oman increasingly at odds with some Gulf Arab neighbors.