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Oman's sultan to make state visit to UK amid regional tensions
Buckingham Palace announced Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will visit Windsor Castle in October as Oman faces competing pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.
The short version
- Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman will travel to the United Kingdom for a three-day state visit hosted by King Charles III from October 20 to October 22.
- The trip marks the first state visit to the UK by an Omani ruler since March 1982.
- The diplomatic visit occurs as Oman navigates tensions involving the United States and Iran over maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Specific itinerary details and diplomatic agendas have not yet been published by Buckingham Palace.
Key facts
- Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Windsor Castle from October 20 to October 22.[Associated Press]
- The last official state visit by an Omani sultan to Britain occurred in March 1982 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.[Associated Press]
- The announcement follows threats by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Oman's discussions with Iran over the management of maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- Buckingham Palace has not released the specific schedule or full agenda of bilateral meetings for the visit.[Associated Press]