"Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint will send ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a nation that has been totally decapitated."
"Iran's military is effectively blocking the crucial waterway in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, aiming to damage the world economy and pressure Washington as energy prices skyrocket. Tehran says the Hormuz Strait, through which one-fifth of global oil exports normally pass, is open to all except the US and its allies."
"Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for China's Embassy in the US, said that all parties have the responsibility to ensure stable and unimpeded energy supply, and that China would strengthen communication with relevant parties for de-escalation."
President Trump has called on allied nations including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to maintain open passage and prevent Iranian interference. Iran's Revolutionary Guard is effectively blocking this critical waterway, through which one-fifth of global oil exports pass, in retaliation for US and Israeli military actions. Oil prices have surged due to this constraint. While US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright reports dialogue with some countries and expects China's constructive involvement, no formal commitments have materialized. Iran claims the strait remains open to all except US allies. Some countries like India have negotiated individual passage agreements with Tehran for their vessels.
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