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Chinese vessels are navigating disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz by utilizing an Iran-controlled corridor, as Asia continues to barter for energy amidst the ongoing Iran crisis.
Two Norwegian tankers have successfully navigated out of the Strait of Hormuz, while Swedish vessels are reported to still be present in the critical waterway.
Two large Chinese container ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first confirmed crossing by a major carrier since the conflict began, while 18 India-flagged vessels carrying crude oil and LPG remain stranded in the war-hit zone, though some have safely transited recently.
Turkey has announced that its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran over NATO skies, marking another near-miss incident and escalating the threat to the region.