Iran's foreign ministry spokesman BAGHAEI said use of the Strait of Hormuz southern route conflicts with Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding. He said the U.S., after coordinating with some regional countries, has diverted vessels from the northern channel to the southern channel, and that some regional countries are using commercial ships to transport military equipment.

Philippine President Marcos says it may be time to reassess nuclear power.

July 27 — Russian presidential spokesman Peskov said at a regular briefing that reports suggesting Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and US President Trump might discuss an "air ceasefire" are media speculation with no factual basis, and that there is currently no concrete new mediation plan or proposal on the Ukraine issue. On protecting merchant ships, he said international law prohibits arming merchant vessels and fitting defensive weapons is not an option, though the Russian navy can take measures to ensure their safety.