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France, UK agree to work with Oman to restore safe transit through Strait of Hormuz

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • France, the UK, and Oman have agreed to collaborate on restoring safe maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The joint effort aims to ensure the waterway's security for all vessels.
  • This initiative reinforces regional stability and freedom of navigation in the Middle East.

France and the United Kingdom have partnered with Oman to enhance maritime security and restore safe passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement from French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the agreement, emphasizing a commitment to ensuring Oman's "sovereign territorial waters are safe for navigation."

The collaborative effort includes readiness to deploy a broader Multinational Military Mission to support freedom of navigation. Both leaders highlighted the Strait of Hormuz as a critical artery for the global economy, stating that restoring safe transit is a matter of international concern. The agreement also reaffirms the shared dedication of France and the UK to maintaining regional stability in the Middle East and cooperating with partner states to uphold international law.

sovereign territorial waters are safe for navigation

— Emmanuel Macron and Keir StarmerDescribing the goal of the joint effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Starmer recently met with Oman's Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al to discuss these efforts. Their discussions focused on reassuring the shipping industry about transit safety and underscored the importance of Oman's support. Starmer also expressed gratitude for Oman's mediation role in the recent US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and affirmed solidarity with the nation.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the global economy. Restoring safe transit for ships of all nations through the Strait is a matter of global concern.

— Emmanuel Macron and Keir StarmerEmphasizing the global economic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
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