CENTCOM said on July 24 it took measures in the Gulf of Oman to halt the Mozambique‑flagged tanker "Lavine" after the crew repeatedly attempted to breach a blockade and ignored repeated warnings. The vessel is no longer en route to Iran.

China expands its Guangdong cars southbound scheme: from 00:00 on July 25 drivers from Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan, Huizhou and Zhaoqing with approved reservations may drive into Hong Kong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Zhuhai road checkpoint. Daily reservation slots for vehicles entering Hong Kong city will be increased to 200 from 100. The move, aimed at improving Greater Bay Area connectivity, follows last year’s opening for Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Jiangmen and Zhongshan.

Qatar's Ministry of Transport said it will fully resume all maritime vessel movements from Sunday, July 26, 2026. The ministry urged operators to comply with existing maritime regulations and directives and to ensure vessels carry required safety and security equipment before and during voyages.