Trump demands Iran surrender, threatens to bomb Oman
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- Trump demanded Iran 'put up the white flag of surrender' in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, calling for total capitulation during a Fox News interview.
- Trump claimed the US has opened a direct backchannel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), describing them as 'good poker players' but asserting they are 'dying'.
- Trump stated he is not in a hurry to end the conflict despite the upcoming midterm elections, insisting he has 'no time schedule' for a resolution.
- Trump threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it interferes with efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blockaded since the MoU expired.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Iran and Oman are developing a joint mechanism to protect both nations' sovereign rights and ensure safe commercial passage through the Strait.
- Iran has not decided to restart negotiations with the US, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said no extension of the expired memorandum of understanding will be pursued.
Why it matters: With the truce expired and no talks scheduled, Trump’s ultimatum and threat to bomb an ally escalate regional risks, while Iran’s coordination with Oman signals a parallel diplomatic track that excludes the US, reducing Washington’s leverage over a critical global chokepoint.
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