CHINA WARNS US: Beijing Slams Seizure of Iranian Ship as "Irresponsible Act" | DRM News | AH1C
"The window for peace is closing." 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China voices serious concern over the U.S. Navy's seizure of an Iranian ship, calling for de-escalation as the April 22 ceasefire deadline looms. On April 20, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed the escalating maritime crisis in the Middle East. Following the U.S. seizure of the M/V Touska, Beijing has called on Washington and Tehran to act with "responsibility" and avoid a return to war. With 3,000 deaths already reported in Iran and oil markets in turmoil, China is positioning itself as a "constructive force" for peace while criticizing the U.S. blockade as a threat to international navigation. We analyze China’s official statement and what it means for the upcoming diplomatic deadline in Islamabad.
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