Trump Warns Oman Against Attempting to Control Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would destroy Oman if the sultanate attempted to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump asserted that the U.S. will ensure the strait remains open to all international maritime traffic. The statement comes as Oman seeks to act as a mediator in new maritime arrangements, maintaining balanced diplomatic ties between Iran, the U.S., and other Gulf states. Regional analysts suggest that the security of the Strait of Hormuz should be managed by local countries rather than through external military alliances. These experts emphasize that regional states must assume primary responsibility for the stability and governance of the strategic waterway.