Trump Escalates Mideast Standoff: Oman Threatened, Iran Urged to Surrender

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, threatening to bomb Oman if the nation 'gets in the way' of America's efforts to resolve the ongoing war with Iran and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. These aggressive remarks were made on Monday, the very day a 60-day peace negotiation agreement between the US and Iran officially expired without any clear progress. Trump also directly told Iran to 'put up the white flag of surrender' to end the nearly six-month-long conflict. The President's threats against Oman, a long-standing US strategic partner and a regional mediator, come amidst reports that Oman and Iran have been discussing new arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway handling 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. This marks the second time Trump has publicly threatened Oman this year, highlighting escalating tensions as the US-Israeli war on Iran, launched in late February, continues to cause global energy market disruptions and higher fuel prices. Meanwhile, separate diplomatic efforts led by Jared Kushner in the region saw Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reject a US-backed peace proposal for the Gaza Strip. With the formal peace negotiation window now closed, the immediate future of the US-Iran conflict remains uncertain, and Trump insists he is 'not in a hurry' to end the war, dismissing any influence from upcoming US midterm elections. The international community will be closely watching how these renewed threats impact regional stability, global shipping, and the broader diplomatic landscape in the Middle East. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also hinted at further economic measures under what the administration calls 'Economic Fury', suggesting that while military escalation is on the table, financial pressure remains a key strategy.