U.S. military: As of July 31, U.S. Central Command had rerouted 30 merchant vessels, disabled two vessels and boarded and inspected two vessels.

Sky News reported Aug. 1 that FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell partial ownership stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions. Infantino said the proposal provoked serious divisions and will not be taken forward. He plans to reconvene stakeholders in the coming weeks and months to seek alternative measures to support global football development, with emphasis on countries most in need.

Houthi forces in Yemen said they will continue maritime restrictions on Saudi oil vessels under a "blockade to counter blockade" strategy, and that eight Saudi oil tankers have been forced to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope. The group warned it will act against relevant ships within its capabilities and said it will continue efforts to lift the blockade on Yemen and defend its rights.