During a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping, the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for energy flow was emphasized amid ongoing tensions from the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Iran has largely closed the strait, disrupting global energy supplies, although some vessels, including Chinese tankers, have been allowed passage. The U.S. has redirected numerous ships and reported attacks on vessels in the region, escalating maritime tensions as both countries remain far from a peace agreement.
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