UK premier, Omani sultan discuss US-Iran peace talks, Strait of Hormuz

• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman's Sultan Haitham urged the US and Iran to avoid further escalation and maintain the current ceasefire following weekend peace talks.
• Following his Gulf tour, Starmer emphasized that international partners are continuing collaborative efforts to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
  
  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq have held discussions regarding the ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the critical need to avoid any further regional escalation.

Focus on peace talks and ceasefire

According to a readout provided by UK government spokesperson Sophie Clare, the two leaders discussed the diplomatic negotiations that took place in Pakistan over the weekend. 

They jointly urged both the US and Iranian delegations to "find a way through" the complex diplomatic process. 

Furthermore, Starmer and Sultan Haitham agreed that it is vital to ensure the continuation of the current ceasefire and called on all involved parties to prevent further hostilities.

Restoring safe passage in Hormuz

The phone call follows Prime Minister Starmer's recent diplomatic tour of the Gulf region, which included high-level meetings with allies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. 

During his discussion with the Omani Sultan, Starmer highlighted that international partners are actively continuing their collaborative efforts to restore the safe and secure passage of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.