China confirms three ships passed through Strait of Hormuz
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Three Chinese ships recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with relevant parties, marking the first container vessels to leave the Persian Gulf since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global trade and energy supplies, has been effectively shut due to the conflict, with Iran launching attacks on Gulf shipping and threatening further strikes, stranding hundreds of vessels and 20,000 seafarers.
- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called for an immediate ceasefire and restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf, emphasizing the importance of the waterway for global energy and trade.
- A Greek-operated tanker carrying Saudi crude recently exited the Gulf via the strait, becoming the third loaded crude tanker to do so since the conflict began, despite risks such as floating mines, missiles, and drones.
- Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers have also crossed the strait recently, delivering critical cooking gas supplies to India amid the ongoing disruptions in the region.
