UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse
4 sources covered this · see comparison → ⚠ Right-onlyThe United Arab Emirates has expressed deep distrust toward Iran's intentions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating that unilateral Iranian arrangements cannot be relied upon amid an ongoing regional conflict. Despite a ceasefire since April 8, peace efforts remain stalled, with the strait largely closed and global energy prices rising due to disrupted oil and gas supplies. The U.S. faces a legal deadline to justify continued hostilities, while Iran warns of severe retaliation against any new military strikes.
- ▪UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash stated that Iran cannot be trusted regarding the Strait of Hormuz following its 'treacherous aggression' against neighboring countries.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed due to an Iranian blockade, disrupting 20% of global oil and gas supplies and driving energy prices to multi-year highs.
- ▪A ceasefire has been in place since April 8, but negotiations mediated by Pakistan have stalled, with no new talks scheduled to end the conflict.
- ▪U.S. President Donald Trump was briefed on potential military plans, including the use of ground forces, to pressure Iran into negotiations.
- ▪Iran warns that any new U.S. attack would trigger 'long and painful strikes' on American regional positions, including warships.
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UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasseSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxShips and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYPublished May 01, 2026, 05:53 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 06:11 PMListenWASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 1 - A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it makes for the Strait of Hormuz, in a sign of deep mistrust on all sides as efforts to end the Iran war remained at an impasse.Two months into the conflict, the vital sea channel is still largely closed because of an Iranian blockade and the U.S. Navy is blocking exports of Iranian crude oil.
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