US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

BBC News - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete April 14, 2026 at 04:18 PM

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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 United States' potential blockade of Iranian ports, deeming it "irresponsible and dangerous." This statement follows US accusations of "economic terrorism" against Iran for disrupting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman urged all parties to adhere to ceasefire arrangements, prioritize dialogue, and restore normal traffic in the strait. The spokesman also refuted reports that China was preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran, dismissing them as fabrications. He further stated that China would take countermeasures if the US imposed tariffs based on these accusations. The US had threatened tariffs on Chinese goods if military assistance was provided to Iran.

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The US will prevent Iranian ships from leaving if Iran engages in economic terrorism.

quote — US Vice-President JD Vance100% confidence

US Vice-President JD Vance accused Iran of 'economic terrorism' over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China's goods if military assistance was provided to Tehran.

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Reports China was preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran were completely fabricated.

quote — China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun100% confidence

China believes a comprehensive ceasefire is needed to ease the situation in the strait.

quote — China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun100% confidence

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JD Vance 50% Donald Trump 60% Strait of Hormuz 70% Guo Jiakun ×370% Iran ×480% United States ×490% China ×690%

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iran 90% china 90% us blockade 90% economic terrorism 70% ceasefire 70% tariffs 70% strait of hormuz 60% peace talks 60% regional situation 50% air defence systems 50%