# Trump threatens to bomb Oman as 60-day deadline for wider Iran deal expires

https://mins.news/en/item/24363

- CNN, 2026-08-17 16:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/17/world/live-news/iran-war-trump?Date=20260817&Profile=CNN

> Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman as the U.S. ally works to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The 60-day deadline for reaching a broader deal with Iran has expired, with developments being followed live.

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