
China expresses concern over US interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
China expressed concern on Monday over the US Navy's interception of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, where the USS Spruance fired on the Touska after it reportedly ignored orders to halt. The incident marks the first use of force since the American naval blockade began last Friday, prompting Iran to accuse Washington of violating a fragile two-week ceasefire expiring Wednesday.