Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz controlStrait of Hormuz control
President Donald Trump threatened Oman after questions about a possible arrangement over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and Oman have been discussed as potential joint managers.
The remarks came amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and warnings of sanctions, making the dispute important because the strait is a vital route for global oil shipments.
U.S. officials
The Trump administration is treating any effort to charge tolls or limit access in the strait as unacceptable. It says the waterway must remain open to all shipping and that anyone supporting the arrangement could face sanctions.
Iranian officials
Tehran has argued that it will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to become a source of insecurity for Iran. It has also presented the issue as part of a broader fight over who controls the flow of trade through the waterway.
Oman and regional reporting
Coverage in the region portrays Oman as being pulled into a fast-moving U.S.-Iran confrontation over the strait. The country’s position matters because any change to access or fees there could affect shipping, energy markets, and Gulf security.
- Nearly a fifth of global oil exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oman has often acted as a quiet mediator in regional disputes.
- The strait is only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
