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Trump’s Hormuz blockade unlikely to draw China into Iran war

Apr 15, 2026Center Right

President Donald Trump’s latest move in the Iran war, a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is unlikely to force China into deeper engagement in the conflict but does risk raising tensions with Beijing if the war drags on beyond the White House’s timeline. To date, China has not taken significant public steps to…

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