UAE official says '50-50' chance of US-Iran agreement on Hormuz strait

risingnepaldaily.com · 5 days ago

A senior UAE official stated that the chances of a US-Iran agreement to free up the Strait of Hormuz are only "50-50," urging Tehran not to overestimate its position in ongoing negotiations. Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash cautioned against an inconclusive ceasefire during the fragile Middle East war, emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz must return to normal as an international waterway. He also highlighted the Iranian nuclear program as a primary concern.