India, Aug. 17 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Middle Eastern nation interferes with US efforts amid the ongoing conflict with Iran in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

"If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the s*** out of them," Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Monday, days before the deadline for the 60-day US-Iran ceasefire.

Iran-Oman talks over Strait

Trump's remarks came in response to a question about parallel negotiations between Iran and Oman concerning arrangements for managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global shipping route and any disruption there could have significant implications for international trade and energy supplies. ...