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President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday (27) to attack Oman — a US ally in the Persian Gulf — if the nation negotiates an agreement with Iran to jointly control maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. "Oman will behave like everyone else or we'll have to blow them up," Trump said, according to Veja, rejecting any proposal for shared management of the strategic passage. ✓
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"Omã se comportará como todo mundo ou teremos que explodi-los. Se eles entenderem isso, eles ficarão bem"
Supreme Leader Adviser Ali Akbar Velayati described the Strait of Hormuz on May 27 as Iran's "ultimate leverage" and the "real guarantee" of a potential US-Iran agreement's "survival," according to the ISW report. Trump declared he is not yet satisfied with the terms of a possible agreement, stating that the Iranian regime is "very committed" and "very much wants to reach a deal," but has failed to meet American demands so far. ?
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"Iranian media circulated a reported draft US-Iran agreement in which Iran would "restore" shipping through the strait while continuing to manage maritime traffic jointly with Oman. The reported draft proposal also stipulates that military vessels would be barred from transiting through the strait."
"The United States rejected the draft proposal in Iranian media as a "complete fabrication," but the circulation of the proposal in Iranian media nevertheless reflects Iran's continued effort to secure recognition of its sovereignty over the strait in any agreement with the United States."
Trump rejected the proposal for joint Iran-Oman management of the Strait of Hormuz
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US conducted new military strikes against Iranian installations overnight
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Formal existence of a US-Iran agreement proposal
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What are the specific terms the US is demanding from Iran in the agreement?
Why it's still unknown: Trump mentioned Iran "failed to meet American demands," but did not detail what these specific demands are.
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What is Oman's official position on the proposed joint management of the Strait of Hormuz?
Why it's still unknown: No consulted source presented official statements or positioning from the Omani government about the Iranian proposal.
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Are there specific diplomatic or economic consequences being considered against Oman beyond the military threat?
Why it's still unknown: Trump mentioned only the military threat, without detailing other measures that could be taken against the ally.