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Iran-Linked Tanker Enters Hormuz, Heads to UAE Port

A third Iran-linked tanker entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to shipping data cited by Reuters and reported by multiple outlets.

The Panama-flagged vessel Peace Gulf is heading toward Hamriyah port in the United Arab Emirates, based on data from LSEG.

The tanker is part of a group of vessels that transited the strategic waterway on the first full day of a United States blockade targeting ships calling at Iranian ports. The vessels were not bound for Iranian destinations and therefore were not covered under the blockade measures.

Shipping data showed that two other vessels under United States sanctions also passed through the Strait of Hormuz earlier. One tanker, identified as Murlikishan, is heading toward Iraq to load fuel oil, while another vessel, Rich Starry, transported cargo from the UAE and exited the Gulf.

The Peace Gulf typically carries Iranian naphtha to regional ports for re-export to Asian markets, according to shipping analytics data.

The movement of these vessels comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the breakdown of recent United States–Iran talks and the imposition of maritime restrictions. Despite these developments, limited tanker traffic continues through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global route for oil shipmen

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Xi Calls for Respect of Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity in Middle East

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Busan on Oct. 30 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Monday for the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of countries in the Middle East and Gulf region to be respected, as Beijing set out its position on the conflict amid the US blockade of Iranian ports and the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad.

Chinese state media reported Xi’s remarks, in which he said that the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Gulf countries should be sincerely respected.

Xi’s statement comes as the region faces a new round of escalation following the failure of US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan over the weekend. The US military declared a blockade on all Iranian ports on Monday, effective from 1400 GMT, covering all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by threatening that no port in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman would be safe.

China has consistently called for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28. Beijing and Moscow vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on April 7 that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Monday urged the US and Iran to abide by the ceasefire and avoid reigniting the war. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is due in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Wang Yi on the escalation of the conflict and the US blockade.

Xi’s remarks signal that China intends to hold its position as a voice for de-escalation while maintaining its ties with Tehran and its partnership with Russia throughout the conflict.

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Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers Hold First Call Since Gulf Escalation

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf region.

The call marked the first official contact between the two countries since Iran launched attacks on neighboring Gulf states during the recent conflict.

According to a statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry, both sides reviewed recent developments and discussed ways to reduce tensions. The ministers focused on efforts to restore security and stability in the region.

The conversation took place as a ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in effect but faces uncertainty due to continued military activity in parts of the Middle East. Gulf countries have raised concerns over regional security, particularly after disruptions linked to the conflict affected shipping routes and energy supplies.

Saudi Arabia and Iran have engaged in diplomatic outreach in recent years following a period of strained relations. The latest exchange signals an attempt to manage escalation risks as negotiations between Iran and the United States are expected to proceed.

Officials did not disclose further details of the discussion or outline specific steps agreed during the call. However, the communication reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts by regional powers to prevent further escalation and stabilize the security environment in the Gulf.

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