US Asks China to Prevent Iran from Closing the Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route that transports 20% of the world's oil supply, as reported by The Spectator Index on X at 19:22 UTC. This request came after Iran threatened to close it on June 14 in response to attacks on its infrastructure.

China, which imports 1.6 million barrels of Iranian oil per day, has a significant interest in the stability of this route. A closure of Hormuz could potentially push oil prices above 150 dollars per barrel, triggering global inflation. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels, allies of Iran, are escalating the situation by targeting ships in the Red Sea. The world is now wary of further escalation.

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