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Why Iran's Targeting of the Strait of Hormuz Could Enmity It with China

2026-03-03 11:26:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Why Iran's Targeting of the Strait of Hormuz Could Enmity It with China

One of the world's most important shipping lanes could be cut off. Iran has vowed to attack any ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

He is also targeting energy sites across the Middle East, including the largest oil refinery in Saudi Arabia, a liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar and a major oil refinery in Kuwait.

All of this is driving up energy prices, driving up the price of oil and liquefied natural gas.

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow channel off the coast of Iran. Nearly 20% of global oil consumption flows through it.

On Monday, a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard official said the strait is closed and if anyone tries to pass through, Iran will "set the ships on fire."

Its ban could alienate it from China, which is the world's largest importer of crude oil and the largest buyer of Iranian oil.

At a regular press conference on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Beijing's Foreign Ministry said:

"China urges all parties to immediately cease military operations, prevent further escalation of tensions, safeguard the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and avoid causing greater impact on the global economy."/ CNA





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