US President Donald Trump
Trump threatens Oman against obstructing US actions: FOX
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- Trump keeps Iran backchannel open despite threats.
- Trump says Iran is “dying” under pressure.
US President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Oman regarding potential interference in Middle Eastern shipping lanes and security arrangements, delivering a stark ultimatum during an interview with Fox News.
Directly addressing Muscat's stance amid ongoing regional tensions, Trump warned: "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the sh*t out of them."
Despite the explicit warning toward Oman, Trump emphasized that he remains in "no hurry" to escalate military operations further.
BREAKING: President Trump tells @TreyYingst he's in "no hurry" as a backchannel with Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials remains open despite Tehran's public defiance.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 17, 2026
Trump says Iran is dying and playing its hand like a good poker player, projecting strength publicly while… pic.twitter.com/zCuxVTXSdd
He disclosed that an active backchannel between Washington and officials from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) remains open, even as Tehran continues to display public defiance.
Iran as 'dying' poker player
Assessing Tehran's diplomatic and strategic leverage during the interview, President Trump argued that the Iranian leadership is attempting to project confidence despite suffering severe internal and structural damage.
Trump asserted that Iran is "dying" and merely playing its hand like a "good poker player," maintaining a tough public demeanor while encountering mounting pressure behind the scenes.
Framing the trajectory of the standoff, Trump reiterated his view that Iran has exhausted its strategic options and signaled that Tehran ought to wave the white flag.
