China sharply condemned the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it dangerous and irresponsible. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Qiaokun said such U.S. actions, along with an increased American military presence, will only lead to further escalation of tensions in the region. He said that intensifying military operations and a targeted blockade will undermine an already fragile ceasefire and create additional threats to the safety of navigation in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese authorities also categorically denied reports of arms supplies to Iran, calling them false and slanderous. Instead, Beijing called on all parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire regime, resume peaceful dialogue and take practical steps to reduce tensions. In China's view, a key goal should be the prompt restoration of normal ship movements through the strait.
The blockade was imposed by the United States after another round of talks in Pakistan ended without results, with the parties exchanging mutual accusations. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Americans deployed more than 15 warships to carry out the maritime blockade. These actions were in response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran enacted in response to a war lasting about 40 days with a U.S. and Israeli coalition.
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