The US has directed 17 commercial vessels to change course during its blockade of Iran.

Iraq said it will not allow any actions aimed at affecting Iraq–Saudi relations or harming ties between the two countries, Al Arabiya reported.

July 27 morning — Chinese leader Xi spoke by phone with Brazilian President Lula. Xi urged China and Brazil, as leading Global South members, to deepen high‑quality BRICS cooperation and push reform of the global governance system, while strengthening South‑South unity. China reiterated support for Brazil's sovereign independence, opposed external interference, and said Brazil contributes to regional and global stability.