Iran Says Trump’s Threat to ‘Blow Up’ Oman Is Dangerous and Bullying
The Story
Iran’s foreign ministry described Donald Trump’s threat to “blow up” Oman as dangerous and bullying. Separately, Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed three people, while Iran reported launching missiles toward unspecified targets. Reports of a U.S.-Iran truce deal remain unconfirmed, with both sides delaying finalization.
Key Facts
- Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Trump’s threats violate the “fundamental principle of prohibiting the threat of the use of force” and represent “normalisation of lawlessness and bullying.”
- Trump said he would “blow up” Oman if it entered a toll agreement with Iran for the Strait of Hormuz.
- Lebanon’s health ministry reported an Israeli strike on Choueifat killed a woman, her baby daughter, and a Syrian child, wounding 15 others.
- Iran’s Fars news agency reported that Iranian armed forces fired missiles from southern Iran toward “specific targets,” destination unclear.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam criticized Israel’s expanded offensive as “collective punishment condemned by all international norms.”
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Omani ambassador assured him there are no plans to toll the Strait of Hormuz.
- Multiple U.S. media outlets reported a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) to extend the ceasefire and launch nuclear talks, but Iran’s Tasnim news agency denied the text was finalized.
- A senior Arab official involved in mediation told NBC News a truce deal was “closed in Doha three days ago” but both sides delayed approval.
- UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN is “trying to get a better understanding of what is official” and urged both parties to respect the ceasefire.
Conflicting Reports
Iran’s Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, said western media claims that the agreement had been finalized were false, and Tehran had not yet notified the Pakistani mediator. U.S. sources and Al Jazeera confirmed that a framework was agreed but still needed Trump’s approval. The article notes “Iran has not confirmed a deal.”
Still Unclear
Whether a final U.S.-Iran truce deal has been reached and signed. The exact destination of Iranian missiles fired on Thursday. Whether reported ceasefire violations in the Strait of Hormuz will derail negotiations.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Esmail Baghaei (Iran foreign ministry spokesperson)
- Donald Trump (U.S. president)
- Nawaf Salam (Lebanese prime minister)
- Scott Bessent (U.S. treasury secretary)
- Omani ambassador (unnamed)
- Stéphane Dujarric (UN spokesperson for António Guterres)
- Senior Arab official (unnamed, involved in mediation)
Sources: The Guardian
