President Trump issued a stark warning to Oman this morning, stating that the nation could face military strikes if it interferes with U.S. efforts to stabilize shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate with Iran on American terms.

The President described Oman’s recent attempts to reach agreements with Iran independently as “behaving badly,” emphasizing he would not allow his ally to disrupt diplomatic channels aimed at resolving tensions in the critical oil shipping lane.

This comes as Oman and Iran advance negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with a toll system for commercial vessels. The U.S. has consistently opposed such initiatives, which would require Iran to impose fees on ships passing through the strait.

The President previously warned Oman in May that he would “blow up” the nation if it failed to cooperate with U.S.-led efforts regarding the Strait. At that time, he indicated the United States was monitoring the key shipping lane before potentially claiming sovereignty over it.

Oman, a U.S. ally, has signaled openness to implementing voluntary fees for ships in the Strait similar to systems in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, but these proposals have drawn sharp criticism from Washington.

The White House has not softened its stance on the issue, with officials confirming that the President’s remarks about Oman are part of his broader strategy to pressure Tehran into diplomatic concessions without involving Iranian political figures or intermediaries.

As the 60-day ceasefire deadline approaches its expiration Monday, tensions in the region have escalated, with Oman now at the center of a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz’s future management.