How double-dealing Oman threatens Trump’s Mideast peace
The article discusses the growing tensions between the United States and Oman regarding Oman's support for Iran amidst ongoing peace negotiations. President Trump has issued threats against Oman, accusing it of facilitating Iranian sanctions evasion and potentially establishing tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite warnings from the U.S., Oman has not publicly confirmed its actions and continues to engage with Iran.
- ▪President Trump threatened Oman over its support for Iran, stating it would face consequences if it continued.
- ▪Oman is reportedly becoming a hub for Iranian sanctions evasion and has discussed tolls for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The U.S. Treasury has warned Oman of potential sanctions for facilitating Iranian activities.
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Opinion How double-dealing Oman threatens Trump’s Mideast peace By Ahmad Sharawi and Max Meizlish Published May 29, 2026, 4:39 p.m. ET U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs Joint Base Andrews for the United States Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, in Maryland, U.S., May 20, 2026. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google “Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow them up,” President Donald Trump declared Wednesday. An apparently shocking statement about a nation long regarded as a key US ally. But as a tentative deal to end the war with Iran appears to be within reach, Washington has grown increasingly frustrated by the Gulf sultanate’s quiet yet significant support for the Islamic Republic.
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