According to Bloomberg, regional officials familiar with the situation stated that some Gulf state and European leaders believe it may take about six months for the US and Iran to reach a peace agreement, and they advocate extending the current ceasefire to cover this period. These officials said that national leaders hope to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz to restore energy flows and have privately warned that if the strait is not reopened for passage by next month, a global food crisis could occur. They also stated that if the war lasts longer, energy prices could rise further. Officials said that Gulf states believe Iran still seeks to develop nuclear weapons, a stance that has not changed following US and Israeli strikes against Iran, and therefore believe any peace agreement should prohibit Iran from uranium enrichment or possessing long-range ballistic missiles. However, Gulf states generally oppose resuming combat and hope the US resolves its disputes with Iran through diplomatic channels. (Jin10)