UK appreciates Oman's mediation in Iran war, Burnham tells Sultan

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2026-10-21

London (PA Media/dpa) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK deeply appreciates Oman's efforts as a mediator in the Iran war, as he welcomed the country's sultan, Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, to Downing Street. The prime minister told the Omani leader that his nation can rely on Britain's continued support as it grapples with turmoil from the US-Iran conflict. Oman, a key Middle East ally of the UK, has long held a role as a broker betwe......

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