FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026|No. 13798
US · Foreign Policy

Trump's Threat to Oman Amidst Iran Nuclear Talks

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened military action against Oman if it obstructs U.S. objectives in managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran nuclear negotiations reach a critical juncture.

Cargo ships navigate through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane.
Cargo ships navigate through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane.
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1 of 6 | Iran says it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Fully reopening the waterway has been a key U.S. demand, and President Donald Trump has again threatened Oman if it gets in the way of that goal. Meanwhile, the 60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran was expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were at the start.

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![Cargo ships are seen at sea in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair, File)](https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/45a2736/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/599x399!/quality/90/?url=https%3

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