Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed Thursday that Oman won’t be going along with Iran’s scheme to toll the Strait of Hormuz — after a chilling threat from President Trump.
Oman pledged not to toll Strait of Hormuz following Trump’s threat to ‘blow them up’: Bessent
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May 28, 2026
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