Trump Says Iran Won’t Make Deal He Thinks Is Needed, Threatens to Bomb Oman

President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Iran would not make the type of agreement he considers necessary to resolve the ongoing conflict with the United States, while also issuing a threat against Oman, a longtime U.S. partner in the Gulf.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said: “They’re not going to make the kind of a deal that I feel is necessary. Look, we’re in there for one reason: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.”He confirmed the United States is not seeking an extension of a 60-day interim memorandum of understanding with Iran that expired on Monday. Earlier the same day, in a phone interview with a Fox News reporter, Trump said Iran “should put up the white flag of surrender.”Context of the RemarksThe comments came as the temporary framework between the U.S. and Iran reached its end without producing a lasting resolution. The memorandum, signed in June, was intended to create space for negotiations toward ending the war that began in late February. Talks have remained stalled, particularly over control and access to the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that previously carried about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, has been heavily restricted since the start of the conflict. Both the United States and Iran have asserted influence over the route.Threat Toward OmanSeparately, Trump addressed ongoing discussions between Iran and Oman aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the strait. Oman, which borders the waterway on the southern side opposite Iran, has long played a mediating role in regional diplomacy.In the Fox News interview, Trump said: “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them.” Later in the Oval Office, when asked about patience with Oman, he stated: “No, I don’t think they behaved very well, but we’d handle them very easily, just like we do other things.”Iranian officials had indicated earlier on Monday that an understanding had been reached with Oman regarding transit routes through the strait. Oman has not issued a public response to Trump’s latest remarks.This is not the first time Trump has directed strong language toward Oman. In May, he similarly warned that the country would need to “behave” or face potential consequences related to discussions involving the waterway.Broader Diplomatic PictureTrump has repeatedly emphasized that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the central U.S. objective. He has also claimed U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz through a naval blockade and has previously floated the idea of declaring it U.S. territory.Iran has rejected such characterizations and maintained that the strait remains under its influence. Negotiations have been complicated by differing demands, including Iranian calls for certain conditions to be met.Some U.S. officials have expressed concern that Oman’s independent talks with Iran could complicate Washington’s preferred outcome, though details of those discussions remain limited in public reporting.Regional and Political ImplicationsThe expiration of the 60-day window without a breakthrough leaves the conflict without a clear diplomatic off-ramp at present. The war has affected global energy markets and drawn sustained international attention.Trump indicated he is not operating under a fixed timeline for resolving the situation, telling the Fox News interviewer that he has “no time schedule” and is “not in a hurry.”Democratic lawmakers have previously raised concerns about the scope of presidential authority in the conflict, and some reports noted plans for war powers-related measures in response to the latest rhetoric.Looking AheadThe situation remains fluid. Any further developments in U.S.-Iran communications, Oman’s role, or military posture in the region will be closely watched. The White House has maintained that the president acts in what he views as the best interests of U.S. national security priorities regarding Iran’s nuclear program and regional stability.Official responses from Oman and additional details from Iranian or U.S. officials may clarify the status of the separate Hormuz discussions in the coming days.