Trump’s Hormuz blockade puts China, India in crosshairs as U.S. pressure on Iran spills over
Upstract [Unofficial]
April 15, 2026
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not only squeezing Iran but also ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China. With roughly 98% of Iranian oil exports bound for China, and a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi…
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