US Treasury Chief Threatens To Sanction Oman If It Joins Hormuz Tolls
28 May 2026 8:41 PM IST28 May 2026 8:41 PM IST
"Oman, in particular, should know that the US Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved -- directly or indirectly -- in facilitating tolls for the Strait and any willing partners will be penalized," Bessent warned in a post on X
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to target Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the key Strait of Hormuz, warning of sanctions against parties involved.
"Oman, in particular, should know that the US Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved -- directly or indirectly -- in facilitating tolls for the Strait and any willing partners will be penalized," Bessent warned in a post on X.
( Source : AFP )
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