Two ships collided in the Strait of Hormuz, causing severe damage to both vessels. According to Al Jazeera, Iran rescued 23 sailors from the damaged ships and transferred them safely to Qeshm Island. The collision occurred north of the island when a bulk carrier struck another vessel, leading to flooding on board and prompting the captain to order an emergency evacuation.

Following the incident, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would act as the 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz and begin collecting a 20 percent toll from commercial ships using the route. He stated in a Fox News interview that the US would soon take control of the strait and reiterated the claim on his social media platform, asserting that it would remain open under US oversight.

In response, Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s adviser Mohammad Mokhber declared that Iran would not retreat from controlling the strait. He emphasized that Tehran would continue defending its rights to prevent paying taxes to adversaries for future maritime navigation.