A China-linked oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a direct challenge to the U.S. naval blockade introduced by Donald Trump.
The vessel Rich Starry, owned by Chinese interests and sailing under a Malawian flag, has nearly completed its passage through the strategic waterway, according to ship-tracking data from MarineTraffic. The 188-meter-long tanker departed from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and is now entering the Gulf of Oman, with China listed as its destination.
The development comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over maritime restrictions in one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has offered to host a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days, following the breakdown of previous talks.
Separately, Marco Rubio is expected to participate in discussions involving Israel and Lebanon, with a meeting planned in Washington between ambassadors of both countries. Talks are expected to focus on a potential ceasefire, the long-term disarmament of Hezbollah, and the possibility of a broader peace agreement.
