China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo

The U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz, suspecting it carried dual-use cargo. The vessel had traveled through Chinese ports like Zhuhai before heading to Iran, highlighting a supply route under scrutiny amid U.S. efforts to enforce a naval blockade. China criticized the interception, escalating diplomatic tensions.