NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
President Trump threatens military action against Oman over Strait of Hormuz negotiations
President Trump has threatened to bomb Oman due to the country's ongoing negotiations with Iran regarding the management of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. administration opposes a proposed deal that would allow joint Iranian-Omani management of the passage, which is a critical route for global oil and gas supplies.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The threat of military action in the creates significant uncertainty for global energy markets and regional maritime security, potentially impacting shipping costs and fuel prices.
Key Facts
- President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. opposes a deal that would allow joint Iranian-Omani management of the strait's exit route.
- The U.S. is unhappy with Oman's agreement to collect voluntary fees from vessels for maritime security and environmental protection.
- President Trump has publicly suggested declaring the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory.
- Iran maintains that the strait will remain closed to traffic until the U.S. lifts sanctions, releases frozen assets, and ends military operations.
- A ship was struck by a projectile in the strait off the coast of Oman, causing engine damage and a casualty.
- A cargo vessel was rendered a total loss after being struck by projectiles 74 kilometers southeast of Mokha, Yemen.
- The UAE reported two ballistic missiles were launched from Iran toward its territory, though Iran disputed the claim.
- Houthi rebels claimed to have fired drones at a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Saudi Arabia.
- The 60-day negotiating period between the U.S. and Iran ended on Monday without a resolution.
Who's Mentioned
locationOman“Country currently negotiating with Iran”other60“Number of days in the negotiating period between the U.S. and Iran”organizationSaudi Aramco“Saudi state-owned oil company targeted by Houthi drones”locationIran“Country negotiating with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz”personBadr Abdelatty“Egyptian Foreign Minister”personMohammad Bagher Qalibaf“Iranian parliamentary speaker”personKazem Gharibabadi“Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister”personBadr al-Busaidi“Omani Foreign Minister”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who issued the threat”