Trump Threatens Oman With Bombing Over Strait of Hormuz Remarks

Tuesday, August 18, 2026  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: US President Donald Trump threatened Oman with bombing if it obstructs actions related to the Strait of Hormuz, while saying he has no fixed timeline regarding Iran. He also spoke about Gaza, Israel’s elections and continued pressure on Tehran.

Trump Threatens Oman With Bombing Over Strait of Hormuz Remarks

According to SaedNews:
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that Oman would face heavy bombing if it stood in the way, referring to the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking about Iran, Trump said he was not in a hurry and had not set any specific timetable. He also claimed that Iran should raise a white flag and surrender.

Strait of Hormuz

Trump, who has expressed broad support for Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and its actions, said Israel should not attack Gaza at the current time.

Regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections in Israel, Trump said he believed it would be more appropriate to stay away from the vote, although he might support an individual candidate.

He also claimed that the upcoming US congressional midterm elections would not affect his views on Iran.

Trump added that he would continue applying pressure on Iran through new economic measures as part of what he described as a US maritime blockade.