💨 Abstract

Donald Trump threatened to "blow up" Oman during a Cabinet meeting, amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the strait has driven up global energy prices, impacting Trump's domestic approval. Oman, a neutral and longstanding U.S. ally, has not sought to control the strait with Iran. Trump's comments come as the U.S. faces midterm elections and rising energy costs in the UK due to the conflict. The Omani Foreign Minister has criticized U.S

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