Official Statement Evidence

With the Iran war in stalemate and the 60-day negotiation period ending, Trump threatened to bomb Oman - the sole remaining active mediator on Hormuz shipping - marking an escalation rather than a wind-down of the conflict.

Provenance — node opacity = source trust
Evidence Strength
Strong
Evidence Observed At
Aug 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC
Citation
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/us-iran-war-deal-expired-strait-of-hormuz/
Citation Source
CBS News
Statement Date
Aug 17, 2026
Statement Venue
Presidential remarks