Oman Joins UK and France in Push to Secure Hormuz Shipping
Oman agreed to cooperate with the U.K. and France to keep its territorial waters and the Strait of Hormuz open for safe navigation, with Paris deploying mine-countermeasure ships and both nations signaling support for the broader Multinational Military Mission. The move comes as oil shipments resume through Hormuz after a U.S.–Iran deal, while Oman and Iran have been discussing a maritime security order. The U.S. has warned against tolling the strait, and Iran cautioned against foreign military involvement as regional talks continue.