President Trump has refused to extend a ceasefire with Iran that expires Monday and threatened to bomb U.S. ally Oman if it 'gets in the way,' as traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz falls to a record low.
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Key facts
- A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday with no deal in sight.
- Trump said he would not extend the ceasefire and threatened to 'bomb' Oman if it 'gets in the way.'
- Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has sunk to a new low.
- Trump told Fox News the U.S. had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which the IRGC denies.
- The U.S. and Oman have been separately negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump has said he will not extend a ceasefire between the United States and Iran that is due to expire on Monday, with no new agreement in sight. He also threatened to ‘bomb’ Oman if the country ‘gets in the way’ over the Iran issue, according to reporting from the BBC and CNBC.
The threat is notable because Oman is a U.S. ally. According to the BBC, the United States and Oman have separately been negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes, which has been closed during the U.S. war with Iran.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sunk to a new low as the ceasefire deadline approaches, CNBC reported. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and disruptions there carry significant implications for energy markets.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said the United States had maintained a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the BBC reported. The IRGC denies that such a channel exists.
With the ceasefire set to lapse and no deal reached, the coming days are likely to determine whether the conflict escalates further or whether negotiations to reopen the strait can advance. As of the latest reporting, the two sides remained without an agreement.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, so any closure or conflict there can ripple through global energy prices and markets. A threat against a U.S. ally like Oman also raises questions about regional alliances at a tense moment.
Frequently asked questions
When does the U.S.-Iran ceasefire expire?
According to CNBC, the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday, with no deal in sight at the time of reporting.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?
The BBC describes the Strait of Hormuz as one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes. It has been closed during the U.S. war with Iran, and shipping traffic there has fallen to a new low.
Did the U.S. have a backchannel with Iran's Revolutionary Guard?
Trump told Fox News that the U.S. had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but according to the BBC, the IRGC denies this.
Timeline
- Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman
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- Trump won't extend Iran ceasefire, threatens to 'bomb' Oman if it 'gets in the way'
CNBC Top News: Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz sank to a new low as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday with no deal in sight.
- Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
BBC World: The US and Oman have been working separately to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.
- Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
BBC World: The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – something it denies.
- Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue
BBC World: The US and Oman have separately been negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that has been closed during the US war with Iran.
- Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if it 'gets in the way' as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires
CNBC Top News: Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz sank to a new low as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday with no deal in sight.