US-sanctioned Chinese tanker transits Strait of Hormuz hours after blockade
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-14 17:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, China, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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A bulk carrier and tanker sit anchored off Muscat, Oman, on March 9. The Iran war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf. © Reuters
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