US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to threaten military action against Oman, a key U.S. ally, if the Gulf state sided with Iran regarding control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. During a cabinet meeting held at the White House, the president explicitly told reporters that Oman must "behave" or face the consequence of being "blown up" by the United States.
The president's strong statements came in direct response to a question about whether he would consider accepting a temporary arrangement that would grant Iran and the Gulf state joint authority over the critical shipping lane. Trump firmly insisted the strait would remain "open
