Trump Says No Deal, Threatens to Bomb Oman as Iran Standoff Hits Day 60
At a Glance
- Trump says Iran won’t accept the terms he thinks a real deal requires
- Monday marks exactly 60 days since the US-Iran memorandum was signed
- Trump threatens to strike Oman over stalled Strait of Hormuz talks
- The Strait once carried 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supply
- Trump denies the November midterms are shaping his Iran strategy
A 60-day deadline just passed with no deal in sight, and Trump is turning up the pressure on everyone in the region, including a US ally.
President Trump said Monday that Iran still won’t agree to the deal he wants, and that surrender is really the only option left on the table. Talks have stalled, and the clock on a key deadline just ran out.
Key Details
Monday marked 60 days since the US and Iran signed a memorandum committing to negotiate a final agreement within that window. Trump confirmed the US isn’t seeking an extension. He told the press Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” and that this remains the entire point of US involvement. A June interim deal that promised a permanent end to fighting fell apart weeks later, with both sides declaring it dead by mid-July.
Separately, Oman has been negotiating with Iran to reopen commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it gets in the way.
Why It Matters
The Strait dispute has already pushed fuel prices higher, and any escalation involving Oman raises the stakes for global energy markets heading into a politically sensitive stretch before the midterms.
What to Watch
Whether Oman and Iran can reach a shipping deal despite Trump’s warning, and whether the 60-day deadline lapsing triggers new US action.
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Source: Reuters
