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Trump Warns Oman of Bombing If Iran Talks Blocked

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump warned Fox reporter Trey Yingst that the United States will bomb Oman if it blocks Iran talks.
He said the 60-day U.S.–Iran memorandum signed on 18 June expired and no new talks are planned.
Iranian officials said they are close to an Oman statement on navigation fees of 5%-7% for cargo.

History

Historical Context

On 18 April 1988 the United States launched Operation Praying Mantis, a retaliatory strike after a U.S. frigate hit an Iranian mine east of Bahrain. U.S. warships sank Iranian vessels, destroyed the Joshan fast-attack craft and set fire to two oil platforms in the Sirri and Sassan fields. President Donald Trump’s 2024 warning to Oman echoes that 1988 show-of-force, raising fears of renewed Gulf tension.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump warned Fox reporter Trey Yingst that the United States will bomb Oman if it blocks Iran talks.
He said the 60-day U.S.–Iran memorandum signed on 18 June expired and no new talks are planned.
Iranian officials said they are close to an Oman statement on navigation fees of 5%-7% for cargo.

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