Trump threatens to bomb Oman amid escalating rhetoric with Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of ending the conflict with Iran, according to reports on August 17. The threat was reportedly part of a policy statement issued as a 60-day deadline for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a ceasefire with Iran expired.

In response to the escalating rhetoric, the head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, Ibrahim Azizi, reiterated that Trump should focus on his own security rather than making "baseless claims" about the Strait of Hormuz.

On August 17, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran should "surrender and wave the white flag" amid ongoing tensions, according to media reports.

Iran has warned it will adopt a more aggressive and “fully offensive” policy in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region if diplomatic efforts with the United States fail, according to media reports on August 17.

Tehran is reportedly moving away from a primarily defensive strategy. Officials have set a deadline of “a few weeks” for the US to fully implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a message that will be communicated through mediators.

Responding to recent claims by US President Donald Trump, Iranian official Ibrahim Azizi stated that Trump should focus on US security instead of making “baseless Hormuz claims.”

In an update on August 17, Iran's Army Chief's warning to the United States was reported to be a direct response to a statement made by US President Donald Trump. The specific details of President Trump's statement that prompted the reaction were not immediately available.

Iran's Army Chief, Amir Hatami, has responded to a statement by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to available reports. The reports describe it as a "strong reaction" amid ongoing tensions over the strategic waterway.

Reports suggest that a prolonged conflict between Iran and the United States could lead to a standstill in the UK economy.

Iran's Judiciary Chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, has declared that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control and is an "indivisible part" of the country. In a statement, he asserted that remarks by the US President cannot alter the "ground realities" and that the US has failed on both political and military fronts.

Mohseni-Eje'i warned the US President and his advisors to "abandon the idea of setting foot in the Strait of Hormuz," reaffirming that Iran remains firm on its position regarding the strategic waterway.

In a related development, Iran and Oman have reportedly agreed on a new traffic plan for the Strait of Hormuz. According to an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, the agreement was finalized after talks between military officials from both nations, which proceeded despite US opposition. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes, especially for global energy supplies.

An Iranian Member of Parliament has demanded accountability from the United States amidst rising tensions in the Persian Gulf. This development follows earlier reports of attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

Separately, Houthi strikes are reportedly disrupting operations in the region, adding to the instability.