The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and one crew member was injured. This comes against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that 'the maritime blockade remains in full force. The Strait of Hormuz is open and functioning.' Iranian official Mohammad Mohaber later said: 'Iran does not confuse negotiation with surrender. If America thinks that pressure and sanctions can break the will of this nation, it should reconsider its calculations. Iran is not seeking war, but it will not retreat from defending its security and honor and will not forget the blood of its martyrs.'