- President Donald Trump has threatened to launch an attack on US ally Oman over the ongoing conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump warned that the US would ‘bomb the s*** out of’ Oman if the country gets in the way.
- Trump had previously threatened to blow up the nation in May if it did not behave.
- Iranian and Omani officials are holding discussions regarding the beleaguered waterway following the expiration of a 60-day ceasefire deal.
- A senior Iranian official warned that Tehran will escalate tensions and shift from defence to offence if diplomatic efforts fail.
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