As US ties fray, top Oman official visits China: What to know

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Oman is recalibrating its foreign relations by reducing reliance on the US following the Iran war and increasing its partnerships with European allies like France and China. A top Omani official's visit to China marks a strategic move to diversify Oman’s international alliances.

For Oman, recalibrating its ties with Washington after the Iran war means diversifying its partnerships — leaning more on European allies like France and deepening its relationship with China.