Iran allows some Chinese ships through Strait of Hormuz after Beijing outreach
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic outreach from Beijing.
The development was reported amid rising tensions in the waterway following a vessel seizure.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes, linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
Any disruption there can affect commercial traffic well beyond the region.
The reported move suggests a limited easing for some vessels, but the available information does not say how many ships were involved or whether the arrangement applies to other countries' shipping.
No casualties or damage were reported in the row provided.
The timing matters because the strait is a strategic chokepoint for energy and trade flows.
Even short-lived restrictions can raise concern among shipping companies and governments that rely on the route.
The row links the change to diplomatic contact from China, but it does not give details of the discussions or any formal agreement.
