Chinese ships have turned back in the Strait of Hormuz: the passage promised by Iran did not materialize
Two large Chinese container ships were forced to change course and turn back while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
This was reported by Reuters.
The vessels in question are the CSCL Indian Ocean and the CSCL Arctic Ocean, both flying the Hong Kong flag and owned by COSCO. They attempted to leave the Persian Gulf but turned back after approaching the strait.
This occurred despite the fact that the crews had transmitted a signal indicating the ships’ Chinese ownership via the AIS system.
Analysts note that this was the first attempt by a major carrier to pass through the strait since tensions escalated in the region, and it demonstrated that safe passage is not currently guaranteed.
Despite Iran’s statements regarding free passage for a number of countries, energy exports have effectively been halted due to the risks of attacks and mine-laying, and hundreds of ships remain blocked in the Persian Gulf.
Additionally, a missile strike from Iran caused chaos in Israeli bomb shelters.
In Iran, nearly 2,000 people have been killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Iran is urging civilians to stay away from American bases.
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For the first time since the war began, Russia and India are discussing LNG.
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Israel threatens to intensify strikes against Iran.
