[Bessent Warns Oman Against Participating in Hormuz Strait Toll Mechanism] According to Golden Finance, on May 29, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on Thursday warned Oman not to participate in Iran's proposed toll mechanism in the Hormuz Strait. Bessent wrote: 'The U.S. government will not tolerate any attempt to forcibly implement a toll mechanism in the Hormuz Strait. Oman, in particular, should understand that the U.S. Treasury will impose severe sanctions on any entity or individual—whether directly or indirectly—assisting in the toll mechanism in the strait; any partner willing to act as an accomplice will be punished.' Additionally, the Treasury Secretary called on all nations to resist Iran's efforts aimed at disrupting the passage of this critical shipping channel. He concluded by stating: 'The days of Tehran intimidating the region and the world are over.'