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May 29, 2026·4 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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  • 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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