Trump warns ally Oman: "Behave or we'll blow you to bits"

Odaily reported that U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday commented on reports regarding a joint Iranian-Omani control of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Oman "will behave" and rejecting any such mechanism, "or else we'll have to bomb them." Iranian authorities have proposed cooperating with Omani authorities to manage and regulate maritime traffic in the strait between the two countries. Meanwhile, Iran had considered establishing a joint fee-collection mechanism with Oman, a proposal that faced opposition from the United States. Responding to the proposal after a cabinet meeting, Trump told reporters: "Nobody is going to control the Strait. The strait will be open to everyone," and added that the U.S. would "keep a close eye on it." Trump added: "Oman will act like every other country, or else we'll bomb them. They understand that, so there won't be a problem." (Jin Shi)