US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Oman, a known American ally, if it does not "behave" itself. The US president made the threat following reports of alleged negotiations between Iran and Oman. According to reports, the two countries are planning to jointly impose a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Critical Waterway
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for oil tankers worldwide, which was temporarily closed since the war between the US and Israel against Iran erupted. Trump earlier declared on Tuesday that the passage would be reopened for all and insisted that no country has the right to control it. He said the US would monitor the area as part of its ongoing negotiations.
No Official Response
As of now, the White House has not issued any clarification regarding Trump's controversial statement, and the Embassy of Oman in Washington has not yet given an official response on the matter.
