Trump’s blockade, analysts say, aims to starve Iran of funds and pressure Beijing, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, to lean Tehran to open the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil transits.
Tehran’s ambassador to the United Nations called Trump’s blockade a “grave violation” of Iran’s sovereignty.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged respect earlier on Tuesday for the sovereignty of nations in the Gulf and Middle East, saying Beijing would continue to play a “constructive role” in promoting peace talks.
Xi made the comments as he met with Abu Dhabi Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing, one of several leaders of countries impacted by the war to visit China over the issue.
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