The Kremlin said Russian President Putin held a phone call with Syria's president.

On the 25th, Oman's foreign minister Badr, visiting Tehran, said Oman and Iran expect to announce shortly specific arrangements for a temporary Strait of Hormuz maritime corridor and measures to restore safe navigation. He wrote that he held a "constructive dialogue" with Iran's foreign minister and said discussions on future management and a permanent solution will continue at a later stage under Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Badr added Oman and Iran will consult regional partners to promote peace, cooperation, regional stability and freedom of navigation. Earlier on the same day Iran and Oman issued a joint statement proposing a jointly agreed secure maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's deputy foreign minister Gharibabadi said Iran has its own options to respond to any U.S. plan, including confrontation, escalation and sanctions.