POLITICS● LOWJul 1 · Jul 1, 2026, 5:06 PM
Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis?
France 24 [en]
After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a string of major contracts for French companies.
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