UK and France Agree with Oman to Ensure Safety of Its Territorial Waters The agreement between Oman, the UK, and France to protect Oman's territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman has sparked widespread interest across the region.
On its surface, this pact appears to be a straightforward measure aimed at safeguarding oil shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is often described as the "bottleneck" of global oil supplies, with over 20% of the world's crude passing through its waters.