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On August 26, Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez condemned the U.S. government for once again extending the Trade Embargo Act, which has been in effect since 1962. Rodriguez stated on social media, "Cuba strongly condemns the U.S. government's decision to extend the economic, commercial, and financial blockade for another year; this genocidal policy against our people has lasted for over sixty years." He also remarked, "Cuba is not a threat; the blockade is." (Xinhua News Agency)

On August 26, Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez condemned the U.S. government's decision to extend the Trading with the Enemy Act, which has been in effect since 1962. In a statement on social media, Rodriguez said, "Cuba strongly condemns the U.S. government's decision to extend the economic, commercial, and financial blockade for another year; this genocidal policy against our people has lasted for over sixty years." He also stated, "Cuba is not a threat; the blockade is." (Xinhua News Agency)

On August 26, local time on the 25th, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr, during a visit to Iran, stated that Oman and Iran are expected to soon announce specific arrangements regarding a temporary waterway in the Strait of Hormuz and the restoration of safe navigation in the strait. Badr mentioned on social media that he had a 'constructive dialogue' with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in Tehran that day. He indicated that discussions regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz and permanent solutions will continue to advance in subsequent stages based on Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Badr also noted that Oman and Iran will engage with regional partners to promote peace and cooperation, maintaining regional stability and freedom of navigation. Earlier that day, Iran and Oman issued a joint statement proposing to establish a secure maritime corridor mutually agreed upon in the Strait of Hormuz.