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Iran War Hits China Hard: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Oil & Trade

The US–Israel strikes on Iran under Operation Epic Fury are sending shockwaves through China–Iran trade. With threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, nearly 90% of Iran’s oil exports to China face disruption. Major shipping firms are rerouting vessels away from the Persian Gulf, while Chinese steelmakers and energy buyers pause new cargo deals amid rising security risks and insurance costs.