Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission since Wednesday evening, signalling a limited easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian media reported that several Chinese vessels were among those allowed through after what officials described as close coordination between Beijing and Tehran.

TEHRAN -- It has become possible since Wednesday night for a number of Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in compliance with Iranian management protocols, the…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that naval forces had allowed a number of Chinese ships to pass through the strategic