Qatar's foreign ministry said the prime minister and foreign minister stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and enhancing regional stability.

CATL and Linfen Public Transport have signed a strategic cooperation framework to deepen collaboration on aftermarket services, battery second‑life recycling and vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) integration. The parties will establish a full‑lifecycle battery management system spanning vehicle installation, operation and circular recycling.

On the evening of July 25 local time Iran’s foreign ministry condemned what it said was a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, reporting one dead and one injured. Tehran called the strike an “act of aggression,” said it would resolutely defend its interests and security, accused Ukraine of seeking to widen the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and warned the Ukrainian government and its backers would bear consequences. President Zelenskiy said the same day Ukrainian forces struck a Russian warship and several vessels transporting “Iran-related” military materiel.