Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman if It Interferes in Iran Talks

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Oman on Monday, threatening military strikes if the Gulf state attempts to interfere in American efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News, where he also disclosed the existence of a direct US backchannel with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — a claim the IRGC swiftly denied.

Oman has historically served as a diplomatic intermediary between Washington and Tehran, playing a key role in facilitating past nuclear negotiations. Trump's threats represent a sharp escalation in the rhetoric surrounding the ongoing Iran talks, raising concerns among Gulf allies and international observers about the stability of diplomatic channels in the region.

The US president did not specify what action by Oman would trigger a military response, but stated that no country should stand in the way of the United States. The White House has not issued a formal clarification of Trump's comments, while officials in Muscat have yet to publicly respond to the threats.