U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has stated that "all options are on the table" to limit Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and reap economic benefits from this. This comes as talks between Iran and the U.S., which have stalled, continue to escalate. Waltz also warned against siding with Iran in the wake of the war and expressed concern over the increasing energy and gas prices due to the closure of the strait. He criticised Russia and China for siding in Iran's favor during the war, but said other countries support the mission to see the straits reopened.