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The US has threatened Oman with sanctions over its potential role in Iran's proposed toll system at the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of strong action against any party facilitating the toll, following President Trump's threat to bomb the Gulf ally. Iran has proposed joint control of the strait with Oman, but the US insists it is international waters.
The United States carried out a second round of strikes near Iran’s strategic port city of Bandar Abbas within a week, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz despite a fragile ceasefire. The port is a vital military hub for Iran’s navy and a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, influencing both regional security and ongoing peace talks.
Iran claims its domestically built Arash-e Kamangir air defense system shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say the claim fits a broader trend of Iran investing in cheap, mobile air defense systems that pose risks to more sophisticated aircraft. The incident comes amid continued US strikes on Iranian facilities and underscores Tehran’s strategic emphasis on endurance and resilience.
The US launched new airstrikes near Bandar Abbas port, targeting threats to US forces and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said explosions caused no casualties or damage. The strikes come amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway, with President Trump reiterating no sanctions relief for Iran and threatening force against Oman if it cooperates with Tehran on strait control.
Iran and the US exchanged military strikes on April 11, with the IRGC retaliating against a US base after an American airstrike near Bandar Abbas. The fragile ceasefire remains in place despite three direct engagements since its declaration, while negotiations continue amid mutual threats and economic warfare over the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it cooperates with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz. The remark, confirmed by the State Department, alarmed critics who called it reckless and a violation of the UN Charter. Trump also demanded Arab states normalize ties with Israel as part of any ceasefire deal.
Iran's top adviser Ali Akbar Velayati stated that the Strait of Hormuz is the true guarantor of any nuclear deal, not world powers. The remarks come amid deadlocked nuclear talks and highlight Tehran's use of the strategic waterway as leverage.
President Donald Trump reaffirmed that Iran will receive no sanctions relief from negotiations, rejecting Tehran's demands despite ongoing talks. Iran continues to dismiss U.S. statements, and the White House has called reports of a memorandum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as fabricated. The diplomatic impasse persists over nuclear enrichment, sanctions, and control of the vital shipping route.
Iran's IRGC Navy says it monitored and safeguarded 25 ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions escalate. The strategic waterway sees about 20% of global oil shipments.
