Iran begins letting some Chinese ships cross Strait of Hormuz -- media

Iran Herald · May 14, 2026 Sanctions

TEHRAN, May 14 (Xinhua) -- It has become possible since Wednesday night for a number of Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in compliance with Iranian management protocols, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Thursday, citing an informed source. Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz beginning Feb.