Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman, Urges Iran Surrender Over Hormuz
The United States and Iran are in a conflict, and they had agreed to talk for 60 days to try to end it.
That 60-day time limit ended on Monday.
President Donald Trump said Iran should give up and 'raise the white flag of surrender.'
He also warned that if Oman, a country near Iran, gets in the way of America's plans, the United States would bomb them.
Iran and Oman are talking about how ships can safely travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a very important waterway where many oil ships pass.
Iran says the talks are still going on but are slow because the issue is complicated and some 'malicious parties' are trying to cause chaos.
Iran also says the trouble in the waterway was caused by the United States' illegal military action.
Trump said the United States is putting pressure on Iran by blocking ships, and that Iranians are 'good poker players' but are 'dying.'
He also said the upcoming elections in November have nothing to do with his decisions.
Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed they attacked a Saudi military ship in the Red Sea.
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the United States would 'bomb the sh** out of' Oman if it interferes with Washington's position on the Strait of Hormuz.
The 60-day Iran-US memorandum of understanding signed in June expired Monday, with Trump telling Fox News that Iran should 'raise the white flag of surrender.'
Iran and Oman continue talks on a secure commercial navigation mechanism and have finalized a joint shipping route map for the waterway.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei blamed delays on the issue's complexity, multiple actors, and 'destructive efforts' by malicious parties.
Trump said the US naval blockade is pressuring Iran, denied that November midterm elections affect his strategy, and called the US weapons used so far 'peanuts.'
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Iran, Oman, and Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.
- What
- Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with the US position on the Strait of Hormuz and urged Iran to surrender as the 60-day Iran-US memorandum of understanding expired.
- When
- Monday, August 17, 2026, marking 60 days since the Iran-US memorandum of understanding was signed in June.
- Where
- Washington, the Strait of Hormuz, and West Asia.
- Why
- Over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and efforts to establish a secure commercial navigation framework amid the US-Iran war and US naval blockade.
Iran's Position
US Position
Iran-Oman navigation talks
Iran's Position
Talks with Oman are continuing seriously to ensure the sovereignty of the two coastal states and safe passage of commercial ships; delays are due to complexity, multiple actors, and 'destructive efforts' by malicious parties.
US Position
Oman should not get involved in a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz; if Oman gets in the way, the United States will 'bomb the sh** out of them.'
Cause of insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Position
Insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz was imposed on Iran, the region, and the world by the illegal military action of the United States.
US Position
Iran should 'raise the white flag of surrender' as the US naval blockade continues to pressure the Iranian regime.
Status of the 60-day memorandum of understanding
Iran's Position
The 60-day deadline is 'irrelevant' because Washington violated the June memorandum of understanding soon after it was signed; Tehran says no negotiations began under the provision.
US Position
Trump declared the interim deal 'over' on July 7 and now says Iran should surrender, with the US naval blockade continuing to pressure the regime.
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Threat to Oman
- US would 'bomb the sh** out of them' if Muscat interferes with Washington's position
- Iran-US memorandum of understanding
- 60-day deal signed in June, expired Monday
- Strait of Hormuz oil share
- Carried 20% of world's oil and LNG before US-Israeli attacks began in late February
- Iran-Oman talks
- Continuing on a secure commercial navigation mechanism; joint shipping route map finalized
- Iranian spokesperson
- Esmail Baghaei
- US midterm elections
- Scheduled for November
- Houthi claim
- Targeted a Saudi military landing ship and four patrol boats in the Red Sea off Mokha
Sources
'We'll Bomb Them': Trump Warns Oman Over Deal With Iran to Control Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens To Bomb Oman, Calls On Iran To Surrender As Truce Expires
If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the sh** out of them: Trump
