politics
Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday morning promised to bomb Oman if it interferes with activity in the Strait of Hormuz, as he sought to portray strength in the war with Iran.
TL;DR
- President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with activity in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The threat was made to project strength in the war with Iran.
- A 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire is expiring, impacting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has attempted to control the waterway, affecting global energy capacity.
- Trump stated he is in 'no hurry' to end the war.