BEIJING SIDES WITH TEHRAN: Iran’s New Permit System Obliterates US Blockade Narrative

BEIJING SIDES WITH TEHRAN: Iran’s New Permit System Obliterates US Blockade Narrative China has reportedly informed the United States that it recognizes Iran’s “exercise of sovereignty” over the Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting the White House account of the Trump-Xi summit, according to sources linked to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The development comes as more than 10 Chinese vessels transited the strategic waterway under Iran’s permit system, signaling operational alignment with Tehran’s framework. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump publicly dismissed Beijing’s offer to mediate, stating Washington “does not need assistance,” even as his recent China visit failed to deliver any breakthrough on Iran. The sharp divergence between US messaging and China’s reported position underscores a deepening geopolitical rift over control, navigation, and influence in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. #china #iran #hormuz #straitofhormuz #trump #xijinping #uschina #geopolitics #breakingnews #irancrisis #globaltensions #oilroutes #middleeast #worldnews #shipping #powerplay #tehran #beijing #washington #crisisupdate In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews