Trump threatens military option against the Sultanate of Oman and vows to blow it up over the Strait of Hormuz

Political circles in Washington are in a state of turmoil following what were described as shocking statements made by US President Donald Trump, in which he hinted at using military force against the Sultanate of Oman. These threats came against the backdrop of Iranian reports discussing a 'memorandum of understanding' related to the management of waterways, which angered the White House and prompted the President to take a tough stance on the security of international navigation.

Informed sources confirmed that Trump's statements reflect the depth of existing disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz issue, as the US President insists on the necessity of opening the shipping lane immediately and without any restrictions. Trump expressed his displeasure with any arrangements that might grant Iran or the Sultanate of Oman joint control over the strait, emphasizing that the waters there are international and must be under direct supervision to ensure freedom of movement.

In details of his meeting with journalists at the White House, Trump said that the Sultanate of Oman is required to demonstrate what he described as 'good behavior' to ensure regional stability. He added in an escalating tone that Washington would not hesitate to resort to the 'blowing up' option if any obstruction to navigation occurred, noting that Omanis are well aware of this position and will cooperate to avoid any military confrontation.

Despite questions raised by international media about whether these statements were merely a 'slip of the tongue' intended for Iran, the US administration did not issue any official clarification. Instead, the US State Department went further by publishing the full clip of the President's statements and their verbatim text on its official platforms, without making any corrections to the threats directed at Muscat.

These developments come at a sensitive time, as the Sultanate of Oman is considered a long-standing strategic ally of the United States in the region, and has always played the role of an honest mediator in regional conflicts. This shift in American rhetoric raises questions about the future of bilateral relations, especially since the Sultanate has previously been subjected to pressure and attacks from regional parties due to its balanced positions.

Regarding the Iranian issue, the US President linked any financial breakthrough with Tehran to a radical change in its political and military behavior. Trump clarified that Washington would not release any frozen funds unless enriched uranium was fully handed over, and the Strait of Hormuz was opened under American supervision to prevent any Iranian control over the movement of commercial ships and oil tankers.

In a related context, confusion was evident in some of the President's statements, in which he mixed different international issues, referring to the destruction of the air and naval capabilities of countries in South America using descriptions he usually applied to Iran. These formulations were repeated following attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets in late February.

For his part, Trump referred a number of technical questions related to regional agreements to his advisor, Steve Witkoff, who in turn affirmed the continuation of diplomatic pressure to expand the scope of the 'Abraham Accords'. Witkoff indicated that the administration is working hard to push influential Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to join the normalization path as part of Washington's vision for regional security.

Observers believe that Trump's insistence on rejecting joint administration of the Strait of Hormuz represents a significant escalation against international laws governing waterways. While the countries of the region seek bilateral understandings to ensure the security of their maritime borders, Washington insists on being the sole authority overseeing transit, which puts Omani and Iranian sovereignty at stake.

Finally, Gulf and international capitals are awaiting an official response from Muscat to these unprecedented threats, amid a complete silence from the White House regarding the repercussions of the President's words. The region remains open to scenarios ranging from diplomatic de-escalation to sliding into an all-out confrontation if Washington continues its direct military pressure approach.

The strait will be open to everyone, and Oman will behave well like everyone else, otherwise we will have to blow them up.