China slams US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move'

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China slams US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move'

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China has criticized the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, initiated on Monday after peace talks with Iran failed. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson called the blockade a "dangerous and irresponsible move" that will escalate tensions and undermine the ceasefire. China urges all parties to honor the ceasefire agreement and de-escalate the situation to allow normal traffic through the Strait to resume. The U.S. Central Command announced the blockade, warning that unauthorized vessels will be intercepted. Iran has condemned the blockade as "piracy" and threatened to respond with force, potentially ending the ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil and gas transport.

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Iran has condemned the blockade as 'piracy' and vowed to respond with force.

factual — Fox News100% confidence

Any vessel entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception, diversion, and capture.

quote — U.S. Central Command100% confidence

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20 million barrels of oil a day.

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President Donald Trump ordered the blockade after peace talks with Tehran collapsed this weekend.

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China slammed the ongoing U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move.'

quote — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun100% confidence

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Fox News Digital ×235% United Arab Emirates 40% Oman 40% U.S. Central Command 50% Guo Jiakun ×260% Chinese Foreign Ministry 65% Donald Trump 70% China ×280% Iran ×485% United States ×490% Strait of Hormuz ×595%

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strait of hormuz 100% us military blockade 90% china 80% iran 80% ceasefire agreement 70% escalating tension 60% peace talks 60% energy choke point 50% oil 40% piracy 40%