- Iran is leveraging a waterway to damage the Gulf economy while Donald Trump meets with a UAE leader at the G7 summit.
- A plan involving Donald Trump, the UAE, and Oman aims to reroute oil away from Iran through a new waterway project.
- Massive fires and blasts occurred in Jebel Ali, UAE, alongside talks on nuclear status and regional deals involving Trump and Oman.
Trump threatens Oman over shipping plans as US military presence and Iranian missile fire escalate tensions near Jebel Ali, UAE.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 19
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What happened
Trump threatens Oman over shipping plans as US military presence and Iranian missile fire escalate tensions near Jebel Ali, UAE.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iran, led by Mohsen Rezaei, accuses Trump's administration of smuggling in coastal waters of Oman and challenges US claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
Trump threatens Oman over shipping routes amid Iranian missile fire near Jebel Ali.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
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Oman
sovereign state in western Asia
- Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and Oman, are engaging in direct talks with Tehran as the Iran war increases regional risk, leading to calls for multinational defense cooperation with the US/NATO.
- Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.