美國國務卿魯比奧：古巴的目標是“武器化”這些協同網絡以對抗美國，並致力於向“美國政策制定者”及全球盟友施加壓力。

伊朗霍爾木茲甘省省長政治、安全與社會事務副手：關於撤離霍爾木茲甘省部分地區的傳言完全是無稽之談。

Iran's foreign ministry said on Aug. 1 it is determined to continue a path of resistance and steadfastness until the "enemy's" malice is eradicated. It accused the United States of breaching provisions of the June 18 US‑Iran memorandum by enforcing a maritime blockade of Iranian ports and merchant shipping, launching attacks across Iran, and stepping up economic pressure and illegal threats. The statement said defensive strikes by Iran's armed forces remain ongoing at full strength. It added that the US and some regional allies used the July 8 three‑vessel "accidents" as a pretext to attack Iran and to violate Iranian sovereignty in the Strait of Hormuz.