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Chinese supertanker attempts Hormuz passage, data show
The vessel is broadcasting its Chinese crew and ownership as it heads south, a tactic used to secure passage through the waterway.
- On Wednesday, the Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu navigated the Strait of Hormuz laden with 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, according to LSEG and Kpler ship-tracking data.
- This voyage marks the third known passage by a Chinese vessel since the US-Israeli war began on February 28, occurring under Iran's $2 million-per-supertanker toll system.
- Iran's blockade has stranded 1,550 vessels from 87 countries in the Persian Gulf, with 22,500 mariners trapped on these ships according to the U.S. military.
- President Donald Trump plans to discuss the Iran situation with President Xi, though Trump told news agencies he does not need China's help resolving differences with Tehran.
- Iran has recently struck deals with Iraq and Pakistan to ship oil and liquefied natural gas, potentially normalizing Tehran's long-term command of the vital waterway.
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Navigating Tensions: Chinese Supertankers and Oil Routes Through the Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese supertanker carrying Iraqi crude attempts to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third known passage since February. Iran appears to solidify control over the strait, making deals with Iraq and Pakistan. Other countries may follow suit, normalizing Tehran's dominance over the waterway.
·India
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Chinese supertanker attempts Strait of Hormuz passage amid West Asia tensions
Singapore: A Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude was attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to LSEG and Kpler ship-tracking data.
·Karnataka, India
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