Iran’s effective closure of the vital waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil normally flows, has driven energy prices up across the world. The White House has been pressing China to use its relationship with Iran to reopen the strait, ahead of a high-profile visit to Beijing by Mr Trump next week.
However, a blockade of Iran’s ports remains in force, which the US military said had seen more than 50 cargo ships turned back.
It remains a potential flashpoint, highlighted after a US fighter jet shot and disabled the rudder of a tanker as it sought to break through, according to US central command..Read The Complete; Full Original Here.>>>