Pakistan, May 1 -- A senior United Arab Emirates official has warned that Iran cannot be trusted over any unilateral arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The statement reflects growing mistrust among Gulf states as efforts to resolve the ongoing maritime crisis remain stalled. The dispute continues to disrupt global energy flows.

The remarks were made by UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash, who stressed that freedom of navigation must be guaranteed through international law. He said unilateral actions by Iran cannot be relied upon following what he described as hostile regional behaviour. His comments underline widening diplomatic divisions.

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