Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump was asked about the Israeli elections and declined to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or any other candidate.

As tensions between Washington and Tehran simmer and both sides vie for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, Fox News reported on Monday that the president issued the threat in response to a reporter's questions.

Trump was asked about Iran’s discussions with Oman over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy shipments.

While Trump has repeatedly claimed the war would end “soon”, and talked up the prospect of a lasting peace deal in recent months, such a breakthrough has yet to materialize.