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ForgoTheConsequence

(5,230 posts) Wed May 27, 2026, 02:42 PM May 27

Source: The Independent

Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to “blow up” the country of Oman if it didn’t bow to his wishes around control of the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. president seeks a peace agreement with Iran to re-open the strait.

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-oman-cabinet-meeting-hormuz-b2984702.html

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Trump threatens to 'blow up' another sovereign nation in off-the-cuff Cabinet meeting remark [View all] ForgoTheConsequence May 27 OP

Sure, why not? Just add it to the "blow up" list du jour. Vinca May 27 #1

"What about us charging tolls? ... We're the winner." muriel_volestrangler May 27 #2

So...the CIC can say "meh, boom boom" purr-rat beauty May 27 #3

The military has obeyed Miguelito Loveless May 27 #6

That little man can't be happy unless he's threatening somebody mahina May 27 #5

Murder by numbers... LudwigPastorius May 27 #7

Probably confused Oman with Obama Zorro May 27 #8