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Story summary
- The People’s Republic of China has urged all parties involved in the Iran war to guarantee safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The move reflects China’s role as Iran’s primary economic partner seeking to sustain trade through this crucial waterway.
- Tanker traffic has largely stopped after a bombing campaign by the United States and Israel.
- Iran has retaliated with strikes across the region.
