Pompeo claimed reopening the Strait of Hormuz was to uphold freedom of navigation, but China responded: the United States is the root cause of tensions in the Middle East.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo wrote today: "Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not merely about lowering prices. We must clearly signal to all malicious actors around the globe that actions obstructing freedom of navigation will never be tolerated."

Commentary: The United States is actually the root cause of tension in the Middle East. Before the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz had maintained smooth and free passage. It was precisely the U.S. military actions against Iran that escalated conflicts among multiple parties, leading to disruptions in strait navigation. At the same time, Pompeo deliberately emphasizes "freedom of navigation," subtly alluding to the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, attempting to replicate this hegemonic logic in the Asia-Pacific region. The so-called "freedom of navigation" championed by the United States operates under double standards—prioritizing its own unrestricted actions while disregarding other nations' security red lines. Fundamentally, it serves as a pretext for U.S. interference in regional affairs and the maintenance of American global hegemony.

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