Chinese VLCC Transits Hormuz Under Apparent Immunity From Iranian Blockade
One mega-tanker passed through Hormuz untouched while others waited. Did China just cut a deal with Iran?
A Chinese VLCC (very large crude carrier) transited the Strait of Hormuz on March 1, 2026, under apparent immunity from Iranian military targeting despite escalating attacks on commercial shipping in the region.
The vessel, the Jiang Tuo, loaded Iranian crude oil and successfully transited the Strait despite active Iranian military operations against oth…
