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Chinese defense minister cites Iran ties in Strait of Hormuz

Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:54 UTC · 1 source

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun told the Trump administration that Chinese vessels are transiting the Strait of Hormuz and that China has trade and energy agreements with Iran, which it will honor and expects others to respect.

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Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:39 UTC · First reported: 2h ago