Trump Threatens to “Bomb the S— Out of Oman,” Downplays Concerns About USS Abraham Lincoln

President Trump has reportedly threatened to “bomb the shit out of” Oman if it “gets in the way” of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as Trump has downplayed concerns about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that has been deployed for more than 260 days, one of the longest deployments in U.S. military history. Two U.S. military newspapers — the Navy Times and Stars and Stripes — have reported multiple attempts by sailors to jump overboard amid deteriorating conditions aboard the Lincoln, including food rationing, plumbing backups and shortages of basic supplies including toothpaste and soap. This is President Trump telling reporters on Friday that the deployment hasn’t been long enough. Reporter: “Family members of U.S. service members are concerned about the conditions onboard the USS Lincoln.” President Donald Trump: “Well, no, that ship is moving. No, they’re not. That ship is moving right now, or very shortly, and it’s being replaced with another very similar ship.” Reporter: “Has the deployment gone on too long?” President Donald Trump: “No, no, no.” Reporter: “Are you worried about the mental health concerns?” President Donald Trump: “Not nearly long enough.” This comes as President Trump said the U.S. will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, noting that Seoul had declined to join the U.S. war against Iran. He said his decision is based on his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, adding that the country has been “unthreatening and respectful” as long as he’s been president. Meanwhile, in Qatar, officials are denying Iranian accusations that Doha is secretly holding three Iranian airmen as prisoners of war. The dispute dates to the third day of the war, when Qatar said it shot down two Iranian warplanes it claimed were threatening its airspace. On Sunday, Iran’s military announced a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing U.S. soldiers, which would be doubled if it is carried out by a woman. Amir Hatami: “Whoever, any dear combatant, kills an American or captures one and hands them over to any of the units of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, supported by those dear individuals who wish to participate in financial jihad but under the guarantee of the Army, alongside the great rewards of jihad, we will provide a proper gift. This gift is equivalent to $30,000, approximately 5 billion tomans.” www.democracynow.org