- President Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman if it shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Besant downplays Trump's threat, citing Oman's reassurance of no such plans.
- Besant confirms Trump demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and renounce nu
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