Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Hormuz, warns Israel not to attack Gaza
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US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman "badly" if it interferes with American activities in the Strait of Hormuz, he told Fox News. Trump also warned Israel not to attack Gaza and said Hamas will lay down its arms. He revealed that Washington has secret communication channels with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Key Facts
- Trump said he has secret communication channels with officials of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Trump said Hamas will lay down its arms and that Israel should not attack Gaza.
- Under the June 14 Pakistan-mediated agreement, the U.S. agreed to release frozen Iranian assets in exchange for Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz and waiving transit fees for 60 days.
- After the U.S. did not release the assets and routed ships through Oman's territorial waters, Iran restricted Hormuz transits and struck vessels; clashes began July 8 and lasted about two weeks.
- Iran then began talks with Oman to establish safe passage corridors through the strait.
Trump's Threat and Warnings
In an interview with Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump said the United States would bomb Oman "badly" if it got in the way of U.S. activities in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said he has secret communication channels with officials of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He argued that Iran used only a small portion of U.S.-origin munitions, added that Iran has many mid-level weapons, and said former President Joe Biden gave advanced systems to Ukraine. Trump said the U.S. is in contact with Hamas through various channels and expects Hamas to lay down its arms, and he told Israel not to attack Gaza. On Israel's October elections, he said it would be best to stay out of them, though he might endorse a candidate.
Hormuz Standoff Timeline
Under a June 14 Pakistan-mediated agreement, the U.S. agreed to release frozen Iranian assets in exchange for Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz and not charging transit fees for 60 days. The U.S. did not release the assets and instead designated an alternative route through Oman's territorial waters, which Iran called a violation of the agreement. Iran restricted transit through the strait and struck some vessels attempting unauthorized passage. Clashes around the Strait of Hormuz began on July 8 and continued for about two weeks. Iran subsequently began talks with Oman, which borders the strait, to establish safe passage corridors for ships.
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Hormuz, warns Israel not to attack Gaza
