Iran’s IRGC Navy said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and warned of a strong response to any movement, contradicting US claims amid rising regional tensions. According to a report by Iran's state-owned Press TV, the IRGC Navy dismissed assertions that the vital waterway is open for transit, insisting that it remains under a blockade

The United States Embassy in India highlighted US President Donald Trump praising PM Narendra Modi as a leader “who gets things done,” stressing the strength of India-US relations. The exchange follows a phone call between the leaders on West Asia tensions and the strategic Strait of Hormuz