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China voices concern over US ship seizure

China has condemned the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, calling it a 'forced interception.'

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China's Foreign Ministry has condemned the U.S. Navy's seizure of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska in the Arabian Sea, labeling the operation a 'forced interception.' The statement escalates diplomatic tensions over the incident, which U.S. forces conducted after a six-hour standoff. China's criticism adds to the international reaction against the U.S. action, which Iran has previously called an act of aggression.
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20 AprAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

China has escalated its rhetoric, now condemning the seizure as a 'forced interception' rather than just expressing concern.

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