Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
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An episode where a China-linked vessel appeared to challenge the blockade shows how explosive this situation could be.
The strait was closed after the US and Iran announced its opening on Friday - Tehran says the continued US blockade of its ports is to blame.
With the Iran war entering a third week, Israel said it plans for at least three more weeks of war, while President Trump demanded other countries help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.
By Florence Tan and Mariko Katsumura SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before,
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In phone call with Iran’s top envoy, China’s foreign minister says situation is at ‘critical stage of transition between conflict and peace’.
Iran-US war latest: China tells Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon casts doubt on Trump claim of Israel talks - China is Iran’s largest trading partner and the primary buyer of the country’s o
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