Iran Orders Chinese Ships To Return Despite ‘Safe Passage’ Promise | Report

| Mar 27, 2026, 10:12:37 PM | TOI.in
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Tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz as Chinese-linked vessels abruptly turn back despite Iran’s earlier “safe passage” signals. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now tightly controlling transit, allowing only vetted ships through a narrow corridor near its coast. With global shipping disrupted, oil prices under pressure, and uncertainty rising, the incident raises big questions about Iran’s strategy and its ties with China. Is this a tactical move—or a sign that no nation can rely on guaranteed access anymore?

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