Thailand is seeking help from China, Greece is seeking help from China, the UAE is seeking help from China, South Korea, and even India are all turning to China for assistance. The U.S.-Iran negotiations have made no progress; Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, leaving numerous vessels unable to pass through. Countries that rely heavily on Middle Eastern oil are generally very anxious. These nations are now approaching us, hoping we can mediate and get Iran to allow passage for their ships.
To date, Thailand’s foreign minister has formally requested Chinese assistance in clearing eight Thai vessels, Greece has requested help for six to seven ships, the UAE for six ships, and both India and South Korea each have three to five ships seeking our support. The situation is clear: U.S.-Iran talks are stalled, and these countries have no idea when this blockade will end. While all nations hope to address the issue at its root, the immediate priority is getting the blocked ships through as quickly as possible.
Since the outbreak of U.S.-Iran tensions, very few countries have direct access to Iran, and we are among them. All parties understand clearly that halted shipping and stranded vessels directly impact their national energy supplies, foreign trade economies, and industrial chain stability. Prolonged blockades will inevitably lead to a cascade of problems—rising inflation, corporate losses, and shortages of essential goods—none of which any country can afford to endure. At this point, turning to the United States is futile. When countries come to us, we naturally welcome the opportunity to assist within our capabilities. We believe we will not only resolve the urgent issues but also leverage our influence to address the problem at its source.
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