Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38am on 14 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
China has issued a firm warning to the United States over its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington not to interfere in its ties with Iran. Defence Minister Dong Jun confirmed that Beijing will continue honouring trade and energy agreements, with Chinese vessels operating normally in the region. The strait, crucial for global energy flows, supplies nearly 40% of China’s oil and 30% of its LNG. The warning follows disruption to tanker routes after the US blockade. Donald Trump said vessels linked to Iranian ports would be stopped, escalating tensions after failed US-Iran talks despite a temporary ceasefire. (PC: X)
