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Issued on: 29/06/2026 - 16:02

Iran said Monday it had held its first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since it signed a preliminary deal to end the Middle East war with the United States. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host the Sultan of Oman at the Elysée Palace on Monday, with talks also lilely to focus on Hormuz. France 244s James Andre takes a look at how Oman ended up playing a key diplomatic role in the conflict in the Middle East.

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