Meanwhile, China expresses ‘concern’ over America’s interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance opened fire on the Touska after its crew reportedly ignored repeated orders to halt.
It prompted Tehran to accuse Washington of violating a fragile two-week ceasefire that is set to expire this Wednesday.
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On Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun expressed “concern” over the US interception of the vessel in the “sensitive and complex” Strait of Hormuz.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
