Event details
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would carry out military strikes against Oman if the Sultanate obstructs American efforts to reach a resolution over the Strait of Hormuz and finalize an agreement with Iran, putting direct pressure on Muscat amid regional mediation efforts.
Context
Direct threats against Oman jeopardize Muscat's long-standing role as the primary neutral intermediary between Washington and Tehran, complicating diplomatic negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Local time
- 10:45 AM New York time, Aug 17, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Relationship
- Update