Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks

Mar 13, 2026 - 10:01
Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks