# Trump says the US will bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of Iran deal

https://mins.news/en/video/24463

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-17 18:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vZVutaAlic

> Iran says it is working with Oman to finalize a joint statement on managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs the U.S. demand to fully reopen the waterway. The 60-day U.S.-Iran negotiating period was nearing its end, with no extension announced and the sides appearing as far apart as at the outset.

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