U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, stated that the United States hopes to reach a peace agreement with Iran to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis, but deep-seated mutual distrust between Washington and Tehran continues to impede diplomatic efforts. Speaking at the Doha Forum on Global Security, Barrack said that there is a lack of trust from the beginning of discussions and negotiations, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) not trusting the U.S., and the U.S. not trusting the IRGC. He suggested that a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz should serve as the basis for a broader solution, and the agreement should include measures for a "ceasefire in the strait" and "alleviating the suffering of the Iranian people," emphasizing that "prosperity is the only answer."