diplomacyApr 16, 2026

Chinese tanker retreats twice from US' Hormuz blockade in 48 hours

Summary

A fully laden Chinese tanker has twice turned back from the US blockade of traffic leaving Iranian ports, despite setting off from the United Arab Emirates.

Source: South China Morning Post — Read the full report

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South China Morning PostBy South China Morning Post
A fully laden Chinese tanker has twice turned back from the US blockade of traffic leaving Iranian ports, despite setting off from the United Arab Emirates. The incident highlights how Chinese commercial vessels are weighing up the risks posed by the naval blockade, with analysts…

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