U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Navy intercepted, struck, and boarded the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA as it attempted to breach the U.S. naval blockade.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Navy intercepted, struck, and boarded the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA as it attempted to breach the U.S. naval blockade.

The ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the U.S. Secretary of State issued a joint statement emphasizing the need to confront Iranian threats, including ballistic missiles, drones, and support for proxy forces, to achieve regional peace and security. The statement also stressed the importance of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and outlined conditions for future trade and investment with Iran, contingent upon Iran's adherence to international agreements and cessation of destabilizing behaviors.
On July 4, 2025, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi stated during a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that no transit fees will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz. The previous day, Oman had directed ships to use a provisional route in the strait, prompting an IRGC statement that the alternative route is unacceptable and poses a security risk.