France and the United Kingdom announced on July 3, 2026 that they will work to secure safe passage for all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the global economy. The Sultanate of Oman agreed to cooperate with Paris and London to ensure its sovereign waters remain secure. Both countries said they are ready to deploy a broader multinational military mission to support freedom of navigation in the strait. The leaders reaffirmed their joint commitment to regional stability, respect for the sovereignty of all states, and a willingness to maintain close cooperation with partners to preserve global security, freedom of navigation, and international law.
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