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diplomacyApr 14, 2026

Donald Trump draws a red line in Hormuz. Will China dare cross it?

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Also Read: The Hormuz blockade is as much about China as Iran A blockade aimed at more than Iran The blockade is targeted at Iran but that's not its only target. A Bloomberg analysis argues that the move is as much about China as Iran, pointing to China’s continued purchases of Iranian crude despite past US sanctions.

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    Also Read: The Hormuz blockade is as much about China as Iran A blockade aimed at more than Iran The blockade is targeted at Iran but that's not its only target. A Bloomberg analysis argues that the move is as much about China as Iran, pointing to China’s continued purchases of I…

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