How long can China hold out if Trump chokes off Iran’s oil? - analysis
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-04-15 18:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Iran, Energy, China, World News, US Politics, Asia Pacific
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Twenty minutes after the US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect on Monday evening (Israel time), a Chinese-owned tanker called the MV Rich Starry pulled out of anchorage near Sharjah and headed for the Strait of Hormuz. It was flying a Malawian flag, which is an interesting choice for a landlocked country.
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