Trump warns Oman over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has warned Oman that Washington could launch an attack if Muscat interferes with US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, according to comments he made in an interview with US media.
Trump said the United States would take military action if Oman obstructed American operations in the strategically important waterway. His remarks mark another escalation in Washington’s warnings toward Oman, following a similar threat he reportedly made in May.
The US president also said his administration had established a direct, behind-the-scenes communication channel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He did not provide further details about the nature or purpose of those contacts.
Trump also sought to underline the scale of America’s military capabilities, saying the United States still has extensive weapons stockpiles. He claimed that the amount of weaponry the US has used so far represents only a small fraction of its available reserves.
“We have a lot of weapons left,” Trump said, while indicating that Washington still possesses large quantities of medium-range weapons.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global energy route, making any potential military confrontation in the area a major concern for international markets and regional security. Any disruption to shipping through the strait could affect global oil supplies and trigger wider economic and geopolitical repercussions.
