President Trump on Wednesday suggested the U.S. would attack Oman if it sought to control the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, saying the country would have to “behave or we’ll have to blow ’em up.” Trump quickly said that Oman understood his position and “they’ll be fine.

WASHINGTON — 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. Bessent told reporters that he spoke personally with an Oman official who pledged not to collect fees for passage through the key waterway.

The Trump administration has threatened sanctions and military action against Oman, a longtime ally and close security partner.

Iran reupped its backing for Oman on Thursday, after President Trump warned the latter nation to “behave” or face consequences. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said in a

Oman has assured Washington that it has no plans of tolling the Strait of Hormuz with Iran amid Donald Trump's chilling warning.

The President warned Oman against partnering with Iran to charge fees through the waterway as prospects of a peace deal appear to dim.