Anwar Gargash, a senior advisor to the UAE president, stated that Iran cannot be trusted with any unilateral agreements concerning the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the deep mistrust among Gulf states amid ongoing conflicts. The vital shipping channel remains largely closed due to an Iranian blockade, affecting 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies and driving global oil prices to a four-year high, with Brent crude futures reaching over $126 per barrel. The conflict has persisted for two months, with a ceasefire in place since April 8, yet negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled. The situation escalated following US and Israeli airstrikes, prompting Iran to prepare for potential retaliatory actions. Gargash highlighted the importance of collective international efforts to ensure navigation freedom through the strait, underscoring the unreliability of Iranian arrangements following its aggressive actions. As the US approaches a deadline to reassess its military engagement, concerns linger over the potential for prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which could exacerbate global economic instability.