South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries says eight South Korean vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz.

The 17th International Conference on Agricultural Trade Policy convened at Renmin University in Beijing. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs chief national veterinarian Tao Huaiying said rising unilateralism and protectionism are accelerating a deep restructuring of global agricultural industry and supply chains. She flagged the next five years will see complex, heightened food‑security risks, overlapping drivers of agricultural price volatility, simultaneous opportunities and risks for agri‑technology cooperation, strong growth potential in agricultural services trade, and accelerated reform of international food and agriculture governance. Tao urged using high‑quality trade to safeguard global food security and market stability, support technology‑driven development and full‑chain upgrades, and strengthen global agricultural cooperation; she said China is willing to work with partners to maintain open, inclusive multilateral trade and promote innovation‑led, green, sustainable agriculture.

Iran's foreign ministry said the June 25 joint statement by U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers was interventionist, irresponsible and provocative, and warned against continued regional belligerence and interventionism.