During a cabinet meeting, President Trump issued a stark warning to Oman, a U.S. ally, against entering into any agreements with Iran regarding the control of the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened that failure to comply could result in an American bombing campaign, stating, 'Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow them up.' However, Trump quickly reassured that he did not believe such actions would be necessary, asserting that Oman would ultimately comply with U.S. expectations. The backdrop of this warning includes Iran's proposal to charge fees for vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait, which is essential for global trade. Trump's comments come amid heightened tensions following U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, which recently closed the strait, causing significant market disruptions. Oman’s foreign ministry has yet to respond to these developments, and the prospect of a diplomatic resolution appears bleak as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran escalate.