- By Aditya Jha
- Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Iran War 2026: Amid the ongoing war between Iran and the joint forces of Israel and the US, Tehran is likely to plan a new strategy for the ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. As per a senior US official, Iran could allow some ships to pass through the critical chokepoint if the oil cargo is traded in Chinese yuan. The war has affected the ship movement in the region, leading to a significant surge in the oil prices across the globe.
Relations Between Iran And China
Iran is likely to allow some ships to pass through Hormuz if they agree to make the transactions in the Chinese currency. Most of the transactions in this region currently are done in US dollars; however, Tehran could prioritise the US' rival currency in the upcoming days. China maintains a good relationship with Iran and is heavily dependent on the Strait of Hormoz for its energy needs.
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Beijing receives almost 45 per cent of its oil through the critical chokepoint. Along with China, the disturbed ship movement in the region is likely to trouble multiple industries in other Asian nations, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
UN Expresses Concerns
Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, stated that the prolonged closure of the chokepoint will lead to several humanitarian crises. "When ships stop moving through that Strait, the consequences travel fast. Food, medicine, fertiliser, and other supplies become harder to move and more expensive to deliver," Fletcher said.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the US Navy can pass the ships through the chokepoint soon; however, the experts pointed out that the task was challenging. Trump has also urged the other nations to send their warships to fight the Iranian force in the region.