Macron hosts Oman sultan for talks on toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

According to RFI, French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Monday with talks focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz toll-free. The Sultan's first official visit to France underscores Oman's standing as a key regional mediator—particularly significant given that the Strait handles roughly one third of global maritime trade. What reads as diplomatic protocol carries real economic weight: disruptions or tolls at this chokepoint ripple through shipping costs worldwide.

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