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Both China [0] and India [1] are getting safe passage via the Straits of Hormuz from Iran. Additionally, Russia is redirecting LNG from Europe (the ongoing Hun
by alephnerd 8mo ago
Both China [0] and India [1] are getting safe passage via the Straits of Hormuz from Iran.
Additionally, Russia is redirecting LNG from Europe (the ongoing Hungary-Ukraine spat) to Asia [2].
[0] - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/china-talks-with-iran-allow-safe-oil-gas-passage-through-hormuz-sources-say-2026-03-05/ https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/china-talks-with-ira...
[1] - https://www.reuters.com/world/india/iran-allow-india-flagged-tankers-pass-through-strait-hormuz-indian-source-says-2026-03-12/ https://www.reuters.com/world/india/iran-allow-india-flagged...
[2] - https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/116517/ https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/116517/
- lokar 8mo agoDidn’t they attack the Chinese flagged “Hailan Journey”?
- alephnerd 8mo agoI think you are confusing it with the Thai "Mayuree Naree" [0]. Honestly, it's best to ignore X/Twitter for this conflict. Internet access has been restricted bordering on nonexistent in Iran since the massacres in January, and most countries in the region have also either locked down internet access or don't interact in the English language social media bubble. The Ukraine War is the last war where OSINT had significant accuracy - most states have cracked down on information dissemination and enhanced OpSec. Edit: turns out the Heilan Journey transited [1]. [0] - https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-seeks-apology-iran-after-vessel-hit-strait-hormuz-2026-03-12/ https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-seeks-ap... [1] - https://chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/03/12/chinese-ships-strait-of-hormuz-transit-war/ https://chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/03/12/chinese-ships-strait...