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Trump Issues Stern Warning to Oman Over Iran Negotiations

President Trump makes it clear that American interests in the Strait of Hormuz will not be sidelined by backchannel diplomacy.

Foreign PolicyPublished August 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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President Donald Trump has delivered a blunt message to Oman, warning the nation against obstructing U.S. efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. As the 60-day Memorandum of Understanding regarding the waterway reaches its expiration, the President made it clear that American strategy will not be derailed by secondary negotiations.

The Strait, a critical artery for global energy supplies, has been effectively shuttered by the Iranian regime for months following the U.S.-led military response in February. While Oman has attempted to position itself as a neutral mediator, the President is focused on the singular goal of ensuring Iran remains incapable of obtaining a nuclear weapon.

During a recent interview, the President dismissed the notion of rushing into a deal, noting that the Iranian regime is under significant pressure. Furthermore, the President revealed the existence of a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a claim the Iranian regime has predictably attempted to deny.

As the administration continues its firm stance against Tehran, the message to all regional actors remains consistent: American national security interests take precedence, and the U.S. will not tolerate interference that compromises its ability to confront the world's leading state sponsor of terror.

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