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60 Minutes · Trump threatens to bomb Oman if they don't "behave" in Strait of Hormuz

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