Beijing has confirmed that Iranian authorities are allowing Chinese vessels to transit the critical Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Chinese officials state multiple ships have already passed safely under existing trade and energy agreements, declaring: “The Strait of Hormuz is open to us.”
Iran is selectively permitting passage for “friendly nations,” including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Turkey, while restricting or blocking U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels.
This comes as the U.S. Navy begins a full naval blockade of Iranian ports in the strait today, following the collapse of weekend talks in Pakistan.
China is urging immediate de-escalation, warning that any disruption threatens global energy security, especially as Beijing is Iran’s largest oil buyer.
Oil prices are spiking sharply.
