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Why has Trump threatened to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman?

Trump made the threat as he declared that ‘nobody’s going to control’ the Strait of Hormuz after the war

The Independent UK

Trump says he is ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s peace proposal days after claiming deal was imminent

The US president said Washington ‘will be’ satisfied with a peace deal at some point - without giving a timeframe

The Independent UK

US and Iranian strikes the most serious since truce began

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and open the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Bangkok Post

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A shadowy Oman-Iran plot provoked Trump’s “blow ’em up” threat

US President Donald Trump has sent a stark message to the Sultanate of Oman, warning of potential military repercussions should it move forward with its financial alliance with Iran aimed at taxing ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This development raises serious questions about Oman's historical position as a…

The Economic Times

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman during talks on Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

JD Vance says US ‘not there yet’ on an Iran deal – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

US and Iran exchange strikes as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon

US forces down drones near strait of Hormuz, sparking attack on American airbase in Kuwait

The Guardian - AU

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Hormuz standoff: Trump's 'will blow them up' warning to Oman amid fragile Iran-US peace talks

Speaking to reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday local time, Trump rejected the idea of any temporary arrangement that would allow Iran and Oman to jointly manage the strait. "No, the strait's going to be open to everybody," Trump said when asked whether he would…

The Times of India

From Iran deal ultimatum to Ebola preparedness: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held an expansive Cabinet meeting at the White House, addressing issues ranging from ongoing negotiations with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Ebola preparedness, immigration detention protests and domestic anti-fraud initiatives.

The Times of India

Trump appears to threaten to 'blow up' ally Oman

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Bangkok Post

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman amid talks over strait of Hormuz

US president calls on US ally to ‘behave … or else we’ll have to blow them up’ in casual aside during cabinet meeting

The Guardian - US

Is Trump Starting Another War? POTUS Warns Oman to 'Behave' Or 'We'll Have to Blow Them Up'

Donald Trump sparked backlash after warning Oman to 'behave' amid Iran Strait of Hormuz talks, prompting critics to question whether he is escalating toward conflict.

International Business Times UK

Trump says he did not launch strikes against Iran ‘to get a crummy agreement’

The president also warned Oman to ‘behave’ over the Strait of Hormuz or the US ‘will have to blow them up’.

Evening Standard

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman in off-the-cuff Cabinet meeting remark

President comments on future of Strait of Hormuz as his Abraham Accords demand threatens to halt peace talk progress

The Independent UK

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France 24

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits back with attack on American air base

The United States carried out strikes on a ground control station in the south of Iran on Thursday, prompting retaliation from Tehran which targeted a US base in the most serious clashes since the April ceasefire began.

Euronews

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US military bases in the region

In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.

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10 Rarest Cats On Earth You’ll Hardly Ever See

When people think of cats, they usually imagine sleepy pets stretching on couches or tiny kittens chasing shadows around the house. But beyond the world of domestic cats exists another reality a hidden world filled with mysterious wild felines so rare that most humans will never see them in their…

The Economic Times

India, Oman strengthen defence cooperation through joint military training

India and Oman have strengthened their strategic defence partnership with specialized military training for the Sultan's Armed Forces. Two Indian Mobile Training Teams focused on operational coordination and joint logistics, enhancing interoperability. This initiative follows recent discussions on West Asia and India's condemnation of attacks on commercial shipping off Oman's…

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The Guardian - UK

Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax

Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?

Euronews

Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map

Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.

International Business Times UK

What Is Iran's 'Hormuz Safe'? The Bitcoin Insurance System for Ships Emerging Amid Gulf Tensions

US President Trump cancels a planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies' appeal, while Iran plans a Bitcoin-backed maritime insurance service to bypass Western financial systems.

International Business Times UK

Katie Price's New 'Unrecognizable' Face Takes Centre Stage Amid Her Missing Husband Drama

Katie Price's latest cosmetic transformation has sparked debate as her husband, Lee Andrews, reportedly vanished near the Oman border, adding to the media frenzy surrounding her life.

International Business Times UK

Lee Andrews' Mum Believes Son's Disappearance Is One Of Katie Price's Antics

Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, is missing after last being in contact near the UAE-Oman border. Speculation surrounds his disappearance and background, with Sussex Police investigating.

International Business Times UK

Is Katie Price's Husband Missing? Star's Chilling Last FaceTime with Lee Andrews Before Dubai Disappearance

Katie Price says her husband Lee Andrews is officially a missing person after a chilling final FaceTime call from a van near the Dubai–Oman border, with no record of his arrest in Dubai.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Lee Andrews Before Katie Price Reported Husband Missing After Chilling Dubai Border Call

Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, vanished after a distressing FaceTime call near the Dubai-Oman border, sparking fears of abduction. Authorities are investigating, but his whereabouts remain unknown.

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