Trump Threatens Oman as Hormuz Talks Stall

President Donald Trump intensified pressure over the Strait of Hormuz by threatening to bomb Oman if it obstructs U.S.-Iran talks, while Oman remains a key mediator. A 60-day negotiation window that began with a June memorandum has expired, with Tehran dismissing the timeline and Washington saying talks were undermined by violations. Reports say Oman is wary of being drawn into a tolling arrangement that could weaken U.S. leverage, as Iran and Oman continue discussions on navigation rules for Hormuz. Democrats in Congress are planning to push new war powers limits in response to the threat, arguing the rhetoric risks broader conflict. Analysts note stalled talks, ongoing regional maneuvering, and the possibility of widening conflict as the memorandum's fate remains unresolved. The situation is complicated by Yemen's Houthis attacks in the Red Sea and broader regional dynamics affecting oil flows.