BREAKING NEWS: We Won’t Touch Our Friends — Iran Reassures China After Ship Attack

According to Punch on May 9, 2026, the Iranian government has sent a strong message to the world regarding the safety of ships passing through the busy Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, has cleared the air following reports that a Chinese-linked oil tanker was attacked in the Gulf region.

Speaking from Beijing, the Ambassador made it clear that Iran will never attack ships belonging to “friendly” nations like China.

“We will never open fire on ships belonging to countries that are our friends and maintain deep strategic relations with us,” Fazli stated..Read The Complete; Full Original Here.>>>