LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met in London on Thursday to discuss developments in the Middle East and to affirm their countries’ historical ties.
The meeting focused on ways to support negotiations and diplomatic efforts to ensure safe and secure maritime navigation through the Gulf’s strategic waterways, according to Oman News Agency.
The two leaders also discussed outstanding issues in the region, foremost among them the Iranian nuclear file. They agreed that a lasting agreement should uphold regional stability and promote peaceful coexistence among neighboring countries.
Last month, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the clashes and to start negotiation rounds on critical issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The US-Iran conflict began on Feb. 28 and has escalated across the region for more than 100 days.
Oman was one of 10 countries in the Middle East targeted by Iran amid the US-Israel war with Tehran. Muscat hosted talks between Iranian and US officials to iron out tensions just days before the outbreak of war.
