Sultan of Oman to meet France's Macron with spotlight on Strait of Hormuz

France 24 Monday 29 June 2026, 09:41 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read

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French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host the Sultan of Oman at the Elysée Palace this Monday as he kicks off a two-day visit to France. The two leaders are expected to discuss regional security amid escalations in Iran and particularly securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. France 24’s Matthew-Mary Caruchet takes a look at how Oman became a major diplomatic player in the region.

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