US Treasury Secretary threatened to target ally Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the key Strait of Hormuz, warning of sanctions against all parties involved in such actions.

Trump threatened to "blow up" Oman after it entered discussions with Iran over a fee system for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Oman on Wednesday, in remarks that offered a window into what several US officials have told Middle East Eye is the administration’s…

The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, 'will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up'.

US president calls on US ally to ‘behave … or else we’ll have to blow them up’ in casual aside during cabinet meeting

US president made comment in casual aside during cabinet meeting

Donald Trump is apparently ready to expand his regional war in the Middle East.

Trump warns Oman over Iran’s Strait of Hormuz fee plans, raising tensions over control of vital Gulf shipping lanes and the future rules of this key waterway.

President Donald Trump warned Oman to behave or face potential military action, as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz and Oman's ties with Iran.

The United States Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday against Iran’s Gulf Strait Authority, Tehran’s new agency that collects fees for traveling through

Trump threatens military action against Oman if it aligns with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, raising diplomatic tensions.

The United States Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday against Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Tehran's new agency that collects...

The President warned Oman against partnering with Iran to charge fees through the waterway as prospects of a peace deal appear to dim.

US President Donald Trump has sent a stark message to the Sultanate of Oman, warning of potential military repercussions should it move forward with its financial alliance with…

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has threatened to use military force against Oman if it collaborates with Iran to assert control over the Strait of...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Oman against facilitating Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls, with sanctions explicitly targeting crypto and stablecoin payments.

The United States has drawn a hard line against Oman regarding potential toll fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that any involvement in…

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US official says Oman should know that Washington 'will aggressively target' actors that facilitate tolls in waterway.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Oman over Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz tolls, explicitly flagging crypto and stablecoin payment channels as enforcement targets.

Scott Bessent stated that the US Treasury would aggressively target any actors involved