Iran signals possible military ship restrictions in Strait of Hormuz amid talks with Oman

President Trump publicly rejected Iran's demand for war reparations and threatened to bomb Oman, a U.S. ally, if it interfered with efforts to end hostilities with Iran. The threat against Oman came as a 60-day deadline, agreed to by the U.S. and Iran in June, expired around August 17, 2026, without a finalized deal on ending the war or resolving Iran's nuclear program. Oman has been separately engaged in its own talks with Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The developments occurred amid broader tension over the state of U.S.-Iran negotiations and the military posture underpinning them. Separately, Trump denied reports that U.S. forces are running low on certain munitions due to the war with Iran, asserting that vast resupplies are being made. These denials followed reporting that America's stock of premier long-range missiles and interceptors has been depleted, a factor described as undermining Trump's negotiating leverage with Iran. As of the reporting period, no final agreement between the U.S. and Iran had been confirmed, and the practical consequences of the expired 60-day window remained unclear. It is unresolved whether Oman's talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz will continue despite Trump's threat, and whether U.S. munitions levels are as depleted as some reports suggest or as robust as Trump claims. The overall trajectory of negotiations and any potential military escalation remained unconfirmed.