The Sultan meets Prime Minister Burnham on Tuesday to discuss security cooperation, including the operation of UK naval facilities at Duqm. While royal hosts celebrated the close friendship between the two nations, groups including DeclassifiedUK criticized the visit, labeling the Sultan a dictator who suppresses political opposition and permits GCHQ to operate a secret spy station.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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King Charles Credits Oman for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Geopolitics2 hours ago
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq arrived in London for a 72 hour official visit, marking the first Omani state trip to the United Kingdom in 44 years. During a banquet at Windsor Castle, King Charles III lauded the "noble efforts" of Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, recognizing the nation's contribution to restoring transit through the critical maritime chokepoint.
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