NewsWorld newsDonald TrumpDonald Trump has warned Oman it must 'behave' or face military action, threatening to 'blow them up' if they challenge US control of the Strait of Hormuz19:31, 27 May 2026Donald Trump has made a chilling threat to "blow up" Oman if they fail to "behave", in a move that risks dramatically inflaming tensions across the Middle East.‌The US President made the remarks at the White House when questioned about reports that Iran and Oman had reached a deal to jointly control the Strait of Hormuz.‌Trump made it clear he would not accept any such arrangement as part of a peace deal with Iran. He told reporters following a Cabinet meeting: "No, the Strait is going to be open to everybody. It's international waters. Nobody's going to control it. We're going to watch over it - we'll watch over it - but nobody's going to get control of it as part of any negotiation. They would like to control it. Nobody's got any control.‌"It's international waters. And Oman will behave just like everybody else. If they don't, we'll have to blow them up. They understand that. They'll be fine."The explosive comments came amid continuing efforts to secure a ceasefire and a broader agreement following months of mounting military confrontation between Washington and Tehran.Talks so far have focused on Iran's nuclear stockpile, sanctions relief and security guarantees, as mediators press on in their attempts to avert a wider regional conflict.‌Hopes of a possible breakthrough were thrown into doubt after the US dismissed claims of a draft peace agreement as a "complete fabrication". Iranian state television had suggested a framework agreement would involve Iran resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in return for the US ending its blockade and pulling out forces.During the same Cabinet meeting, Mr Trump also delivered a blunt warning to Tehran, hinting that military action could restart if discussions over Iran's nuclear programme break down.‌He said: "Iran very much wants to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there. We're not satisfied with it, but we will be. Either that, or we'll have to finish the job."Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained the White House still favoured diplomacy but cautioned military options stayed on the table if talks collapsed.‌Rubio said: "The bottom line is that we prefer the negotiated diplomatic route, and we're going to give it every chance to succeed."He added: "Iran, and the people in charge of Iran, can never have a nuclear weapon."Mr Trump subsequently asserted Iran had been drastically diminished during the conflict, saying: "The Navy has gone... The Air Force has gone. Everything's gone, and they're negotiating on fumes."Article continues belowHe also maintained Iran's economy was in "freefall", adding: "Their money has no value, and their whole economic system is broken down."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Middle EastAir ForceMarco RubioDonald TrumpIranBreaking News