# Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said Beijing expects its economic and energy ties with Iran to be respected.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · NewsX*

## Key points

- China has formally warned the US against disrupting its economic and energy ties with Iran.
- The US began enforcing a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening.
- China emphasized that any disruption in the Strait could directly threaten its energy security.
- The US blockade targets vessels linked to Iranian ports but allows limited neutral transit.

**Countries:** China, United States, Iran

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