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'We'll bomb the sh** out of them': Trump warns Oman over deal with Iran to control Hormuz

August 18, 2026·The Economic TimesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Geopolitical tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly one-third of global seaborne traded oil passes—have historically created volatility in GCC energy markets and regional risk premiums, given the Gulf's structural dependence on hydrocarbon exports and shipping security. U.S. policy shifts toward Iran and bilateral Gulf relationships introduce variables that intersect with OPEC+ production decisions, regional defense spending, and cross-border investment flows that shape broader GCC asset valuations and capital allocation patterns. Statements escalating pressure on smaller Gulf states regarding Iran engagements reflect the complex trilateral dynamics—U.S. security commitments, Iranian regional influence, and GCC economic interdependencies—that underpin the macroeconom

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