US President Donald Trump has drawn renewed scrutiny after warning Oman of potential military action, further expanding the list of countries he has threatened or targeted during his presidency.

At a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump said Oman “will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow ’em up,” in reference to tensions surrounding control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran-linked maritime issues.

The remark adds Oman to a growing roster of states that have faced either direct US military strikes, threats, or ambiguous warnings under Trump’s leadership.

Since the start of his current term, Trump has authorized or overseen military action in several countries, including Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Venezuela, and Nigeria. In parallel, he has also publicly suggested possible military options or refused to rule them out for countries such as Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, and Panama.

An analysis of his presidency indicates that at least 15 countries have now been exposed to US military strikes or threats, with most cases occurring in the early phase of his second term.

The approach reflects a broader pattern in which Trump frequently uses forceful and unpredictable rhetoric in foreign policy, a style often described by analysts as coercive diplomacy or elements of the “madman theory.”

Supporters argue this unpredictability strengthens deterrence and compels adversaries to negotiate, while critics warn it increases global instability and contradicts earlier pledges to reduce US involvement in foreign conflicts.

The latest warning to Oman comes amid continued geopolitical tension in the Gulf region, where maritime security around the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical international concern.

Overall, Trump’s foreign policy record in this term is increasingly defined by a mix of direct military action and widening verbal threats across multiple regions.