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Trump threatens to bomb Oman, as its ally tires to mediate Iran negotiations
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As the 60-day ceasefire deadline passes, US President Donald Trump is lashing out at an American ally trying to mediate negotiations between the US and Iran. Using an expletive, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way." This isn’t the first time Trump has threatened Oman. Details by Monte Francis.
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- Why it matters
- Oman, a US ally, is attempting to mediate between Washington and Tehran. Trump's threat directly targets a country working to negotiate, raising the stakes for diplomatic efforts in a volatile situation.
- Most affected
- Oman — Named as potential bombing target for pursuing mediation between US and Iran.
US-Iran negotiations — Threatened by Trump's hostility toward the mediating party attempting to broker talks. - Likely next
- Whether Oman continues or suspends its mediation efforts, and any US diplomatic or formal response to Trump's threat.