President Trump stated on Monday that the US will "bomb the s–t" out of Oman if they interfere in the conflict with Iran. He made this blunt comment during an interview with Fox News' Trey Yingst as a tentative cease-fire agreement was set to expire. The President said, "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the s–t out of them," according to the New York Post. Following Iran's statement that it is discussing with Oman ways to reopen the globe's busiest oil shipping channel, this warning was issued.
Nearly one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil traverses this strait, which has seen frequent conflict since the war began. The Islamic regime has used the area for leverage, causing gas prices to spike as the November midterm elections approach. Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz "a territory of the United States" after the war ends. During a Friday rally for GOP candidates on Long Island, he clarified this plan.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich believes Iran is trying to win in America politically what they cannot win militarily. Speaking on John Catsimatidis' "Cats Roundtable" radio show, Gingrich explained that Tehran hopes to outlast Trump if Democrats take Congress. He told the host that electing Democrats would play right into the hands of the Iranian leadership. The New York Post reported that Gingrich sees a direct link between domestic elections and the war effort.
Gingrich drew a parallel to past events, stating that "The North Vietnamese knew they could never defeat us militarily, but they could defeat us politically." He contended that their entire campaign aimed to convince the American news media to oppose the war. The objective involves causing the American political system to collapse and decide it cannot endure the conflict. Gingrich emphasized that Iranian strategists employ a plan closely resembling that of North Vietnamese communists. Their goal is to survive and not give in to anything basic.
Trump has conducted the war in Iran through an air campaign rather than a full-blown invasion like the Vietnam War. This approach avoids the tens of thousands of American casualties that triggered intense anti-war protests at home in the past. However, concerns about the supplies of munitions needed for strikes have reportedly loomed large over decisions to hold off on major offensives. The President maintained pressure by enforcing a naval blockade and a sanctions regime that grows tighter. Such measures caused inflation to skyrocket and inflicted severe economic hardship on the nation.
While the Pentagon rushes to increase output of critical cruise missiles and air defense systems, Trump asserts his team is "semi-negotiating" with Iran. An agreement of understanding with Iran fell apart in July, resulting in a tense situation. The President remains determined to guarantee the Islamist regime fails to acquire a nuclear weapon. He declared, "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated — pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." The focus remains on winning in America politically what the enemy cannot win on the battlefield.