The US will attack Oman if it obstructs US aims over the Strait of Hormuz.
Not in the ledger Claimed by Government of the United States on 17 August 2026.
The statement
In a Fox News phone interview, President Trump warned that the US would bomb Oman if it got in the way, responding to Iran-Oman talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz. He also confirmed a US back-channel with IRGC officials and said the blockade was adding pressure on Tehran.
- Origin of the claim Times of Israel
Verdict history
| When | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC | active | withdrawn | Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): a threat, intention, promise or forecast, not a statement of fact. The statement stays in the record. |
Cite or reuse
The War Record, claim cl-20261027-tq9c, revision 2, https://thewarrecord.com/claims/cl-20261027-tq9c/