Iran Warns of Military Ship Ban in Hormuz Under Oman Deal; US Threatens to Bomb Oman
Iran announced it would block military vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz under a deal with Oman, a move backed by its Deputy Foreign Minister. The US threatened to bomb Oman if it interfered with the agreement, as tensions escalate amid ongoing conflict. The strait, critical for global oil transit, remains largely closed six months into the war.
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The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way", as his administration opposes parts of the evolving deal.
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news AP News
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news Press Trust of India
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, other Middle East news Press Trust Of India
Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement the Islamic Republic is currently negotiating with Oman, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister told state TV late on Tuesday night. The top diplomats of the two countries met to discuss managing commercial shipping traffic in the vital waterway, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began. Officials in Thailand said the USS Lincoln was scheduled for a brief stopover in the coun
Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized