Donald Trump stated in a cabinet meeting that Oman must behave like other nations regarding the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. military action, while asserting the waterway must remain open to all. The U.S. State Department released a clip and transcript of the remarks. Multiple sources confirm Oman's status as a U.S. ally and the strait's role in global oil transport, though details on timing, blockade status, and exact oil volume percentages remain disputed.