What does Trump mean by saying Oman must “behave”?

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## Trump is warning Oman to fall in line on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, using a threat of force if it does not

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Trump’s “behave” remark was tied to a question about whether he would accept a short-term arrangement in which Iran and Oman would control the Strait of Hormuz. He said the strait “is going to be open to everybody,” and then added that Oman must “behave just like everybody else” or the United States would “have to blow them up.” The White House did not immediately clarify whether Trump was referring to Oman or possibly misspoke and meant Iran instead, and the State Department later posted a clip and transcript without correction.

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