China called on Monday for the non-disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated in a press conference that "the Strait of Hormuz is an important international commercial passage for goods and energy. Maintaining its security, stability, and unimpeded movement is in the common interest of the international community."
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Global Context of the Escalation
A blockade announced by the United States on Iranian ports begins this Monday following the failure of negotiations in Islamabad, an escalation that has already led to rising oil prices.
According to Washington, the blockade commences at 14:00 GMT on Monday and affects all ships heading to or sailing from Iranian ports.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the timing via the Truth Social platform, writing:
"The United States will impose a blockade on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports from April 13 at 10:00 AM" (Washington time).
AFP
