By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong |
China Daily Global |
Two Chinese tankers laden with oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed, brightening hopes that the regional conflict may soon be resolved despite the warring sides continuing to trade threats.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the war would be over "very quickly" while Vice-President JD Vance talked up progress in negotiations with Iran about an agreement to end hostilities.
However, Israel's Kan TV reported that the United States and Israel have completed joint preparations for a possible resumption of military operations against Iran, citing a US security official.
