During a cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Oman, stating that the US would take military action if the Gulf monarchy attempted to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. This warning follows heightened tensions in the region after US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which have effectively closed the vital waterway. Trump emphasized that the strait must remain open to all and criticized any unilateral claims of control. He stated, "Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow them up," underscoring the seriousness of his threat. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, and Iran has recently claimed a sovereign right to manage maritime traffic there. The situation is further complicated by Iran's demands for reparations and the withdrawal of US troops from the region as part of peace negotiations, while the US continues to demand the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear program, which Iran insists is for peaceful purposes.