Wall Street Journal Reports Trump Eyes Oman as Scapegoat for Iran Deal Failures
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, The Wall Street Journal has reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is looking to place the blame for his administration’s difficulties in reaching an agreement with Iran on Oman. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that Trump is searching for a scapegoat to hold responsible for the challenges encountered in the Iran negotiations.
The report further suggests that some senior U.S. officials believe Trump’s strategy involves sacrificing Oman. The United States has expressed concerns that a potential agreement between Iran and Oman could strengthen Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that the White House is actively seeking to keep open.
Previously, Trump had issued several threats to bomb Oman in the context of ongoing discussions between Muscat and Tehran concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
