Trump targets America's oldest Arab ally with bizarre 'blow them up' remark over Hormuz Strait

Trump’s remarks about Oman have triggered backlash after the U.S. president appeared to threaten one of Washington’s oldest Arab allies while tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue rising. Oman, which established formal ties with the United States in 1833, has long acted as a crucial diplomatic bridge between Washington and Tehran, hosting backchannel talks and prisoner negotiations for years. The controversy comes as Muscat plays a central role in discussions over a new Hormuz framework aimed at restoring regional stability. Critics warned Trump’s comments could undermine one of America’s most important Gulf partnerships at a sensitive geopolitical moment.