China Accuses US and Israel of Disrupting Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
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China accused the United States and Israel of escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and obstructing maritime shipping traffic through the critical waterway. The Chinese government called for an immediate end to military operations in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, with about one-fifth of the world's petroleum passing through the narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Recent tensions in the region have raised concerns about potential disruptions to international commerce and energy supplies.