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60 Minutes · Trump threatens to bomb Oman if they don't "behave" in Strait of Hormuz
- 1. The US conducted a second round of strikes on southern Iran, prompting Iran to retaliate with drones and a ballistic missile.
- 2. Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait, which was intercepted, and five drones near the Strait of Hormuz, also intercepted.
- 3. President Trump threatened to "blow up" Oman if it doesn't "behave" regarding control of the critical Strait of Hormuz.
- 4. Oman, a long-time US ally and mediator with Iran, is attempting to remain neutral despite recent aggressive remarks from President Trump.
- 5. The ceasefire in Lebanon is severely tested by ongoing Israeli airstrikes and rocket and drone attacks by Hezbollah.
- 6. The escalating conflict in Lebanon undermines a broader US-Iran peace deal that requires ceasing hostilities between proxies and allies.