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According to a report by the Times of Israel on Friday 1 May, 2026, a senior Emirati official has pushed back strongly on any idea of relying on Iran alone to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that unilateral arrangements would not be dependable.
Anwar Gargash, a presidential adviser in the United Arab Emirates, made the comments in a post on X, where he questioned the credibility of any commitments coming from Iran in relation to maritime security in the strategic waterway.
In his statement, Gargash pointed to what he described as Iran’s “treacherous aggression” against neighbouring states, arguing that this history makes it difficult to trust any unilateral assurances regarding freedom of navigation through the Strait.
His remarks come against the backdrop of continued regional tensions and ongoing concerns about shipping safety in one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key chokepoint for global energy flows, and even brief disruptions there tend to draw international attention.
