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Iran Allowing Transit of Chinese Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Fars News Reports
Iranian state television said more than 30 ships were allowed through after Tehran reached an understanding on transit protocols with Beijing.
- On Thursday, Iran allowed Chinese vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding on Iranian management protocols, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing an informed source.
- Since the war with the United States and Israel began on February 28, Iran had restricted transit through the Strait; the current move follows requests from China citing their strategic partnership.
- Ship tracking data showed a Chinese supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude sailed through the Strait on Wednesday, while Iranian state television said "more than 30 ships" were allowed to pass.
- President Donald Trump, visiting China, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed the Iran war and agreed the Strait of Hormuz must be open for "the free flow of energy."
- It remains unclear whether this alters the ground situation, as Iran previously allowed neutral ships coordinating with armed forces; the Strait accounts for one-fifth of global oil and natural gas shipments.
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Iran Reportedly Approves Passage of 30 Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
At least 30 Chinese vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz after receiving formal authorization from the Islamic Republic, Iranian Fars News Agency reported on May 14 An informed source told the agency that the overnight passage was approved in strict compliance with an “Iranian protocol for managing the strait.” The authorization reportedly followed direct coordination between the Chinese Foreign Minister, Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran, a…
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