China is closely monitoring developments as the US lays out its plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran. Following the threat to Beijing's economic partner, China will “firmly safeguard its own rights and interests,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. Follow our liveblog ...
Source: [France24](https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260825-mideast-live-oil-tanker-struck-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-off-oman)