During a podcast discussion, former President Donald Trump reportedly stated he would take aggressive military action against Oman if the country obstructed U.S. negotiations with Iran.
Oman, which has identified itself as a neutral party between Iran and the United States, has previously experienced strikes from Iran amid ongoing conflict. The country is currently involved in facilitating discussions aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials indicated on Monday that a deal with Oman concerning shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was nearing finalization.
The comments were discussed on the BBC Newscast podcast, where international editor Jeremy Bowen provided analysis. The discussion also touched upon ongoing negotiations between the U.S., Israel, and Hamas regarding the implementation of a Gaza peace plan. Additionally, the podcast addressed proposed welfare reforms in the UK by Reform UK, which include a plan to restrict foreign nationals from accessing most benefits, a policy they claim would save £21 billion annually. The UK government has reportedly stated that such a policy would lead to a resurgence of Brexit-related re-negotiations.