Trump Blames Iran For Attacks On Oil Tankers In Gulf Of Oman By RFE/RL June 14, 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of carrying out the June 13 attacks against two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Trump made the accusation in an interview with Fox News on June 14, adding that the United States would not allow Iranian activity to close international shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz nearby.