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Chinese-linked ships turned back at Strait of Hormuz after IRGC Navy warning

At least three Chinese-linked vessels reportedly turned back abruptly after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz last Friday, signaling an unusual move in typically friendly Tehran‑Beijing relations amid the ongoing regional crisis. Two ships owned by China’s state‑run Cosco Shipping, the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, as well as Hong Kong-owned Lotus Rising made sudden U‑turns near Larak Island, according to ship‑tracking service MarineTraffic and research group FDD. The narrow channel has…

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Oil prices rise again as the Iran war enters its 5th week

Oil prices rose on Sunday as some Middle East officials gathered in Islamabad to discuss de-escalation efforts to end the US and Israel’s war on Iran. Loading audio narration… Brent oil reached $115.73 a barrel when markets reopened, a $3 increase from its Friday high of $112.57. Western Texas Intermediate…

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