❗️China is in talks with Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for crude oil and Qatari LNG vessels, three diplomatic sources told Reuters.

❗️China is in talks with Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for crude oil and Qatari LNG vessels, three diplomatic sources told Reuters. China gets 45% of its oil through the Strait; crude prices are up 15% since the conflict began.