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Chinese Ships Halt Attempt to Exit Hormuz Despite Iran Safe Passage Assurances
By Jonathan Saul Two Chinese container ships turned back after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from Iran that Chinese vessels could pass. The operator, China's COSCO, had said ...
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CPC Dalin refinery in Kaohsiung, as seen from Pingtung, Taiwan March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
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Chinese Ships Halt Attempt to Exit Hormuz Despite Iran Safe Passage Assurances
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