He emphasized that vessels connected to “enemy states” are still prohibited from passing through that route. The Tasnim agency, close to the IRGC, states that Chinese ships were among the ships that passed through the strait, reports HINA.
According to the report, the transit was made possible after coordination between Iran and China, emphasizing their close political and strategic relations. Tasnim did not specify the exact number of ships, but spoke of “a number of Chinese vessels”.
China and Iran have long been considered close partners, much to the chagrin of Washington. At the same time, dpa reports, the US and Iran accuse each other of moves to control this key maritime route.
The report comes at a time when there is talk of diplomatic talks between the US and China, while the White House says that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for the unimpeded transportation of energy.
Iran maintains that the strait is not blocked, but shipping companies reportedly have to coordinate passage with Iranian authorities and pay fees, which some experts say may be in violation of international transit passage law.
(Vijesti.ba)
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