Oman Environment Authority is monitoring an oil slick from a grounded vessel near Al Kibubriya Island; the oil could reach the coast of Masirah Island within hours.

TRUMP says the United States has full control of the Strait of Hormuz and expects to maintain that control. He described the U.S. maritime blockade as an 'iron wall' and said Iran cannot counter it. He asserted Iran lacks a navy and air force, that remaining soldiers are unpaid, the IRGC has been heavily damaged and is retreating, leadership is 'uncertain', and the country is financially crippled with '300% inflation' and worsening; he said Iran now 'talks but does not act' and is no longer a regional bully.

IEA monthly report: Gulf supply in July was 8.3 mln bpd below pre-war levels.