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Tanker Carrying Chinese Crew Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Beijing Confirms

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Published: May 8, 2026

Tanker Carrying Chinese Crew Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Beijing Confirms

China's foreign ministry confirmed Friday that a tanker carrying Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with no reported casualties. The incident occurred amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and growing disruption to Gulf shipping.

An oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, China's foreign ministry confirmed Friday, expressing deep concern over the safety of vessels amid ongoing Middle East conflict. Spokesperson Lin Jian said there were Chinese nationals aboard the vessel but no casualties had been reported.