"The White House said Trump and Xi had a good meeting on Thursday and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy. It said Xi also made clear China’s opposition to the militarisation of the strait and any effort to charge a toll for its use. In a separate interview, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believed Beijing would do what they can to open the waterway, which he said was very much in their interest."
"Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began at the end of February, Tehran has all but closed the strait, causing disruptions to global energy supplies and raising fuel prices as oil tankers remain unable to pass. But under special agreements, Iran has let some carriers sail through the waterway. On Wednesday, a Chinese tanker transited through the strait, according to shipping data seen by the Reuters news agency."
"Meanwhile, the US said on Thursday that it had so far redirected 70 vessels and disabled four others to enforce Trump’s blockade on ships travelling to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels and disabled 4 to ensure compliance, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X. A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank, authorities said on Thursday."
Trump met with Xi Jinping amid stalled negotiations to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House said both leaders agreed the strait must remain open to support the free flow of energy. Xi emphasized China’s opposition to militarization of the strait and any effort to charge tolls for its use. The US Treasury Secretary said Beijing would do what it can to open the waterway because it is in China’s interest. Since late February, Iran has nearly closed the strait, disrupting global energy supplies and raising fuel prices, though some carriers have been allowed through under special agreements. The US said it redirected 70 vessels and disabled four to enforce a blockade, while incidents involving ships near the UAE were reported.
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