US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

US urges China to prevent Iran from closing the vital shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for global oil transportation. In response to Iran's reported plans to potentially disrupt the strait, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the economic consequences such a move would have, particularly affecting major oil buyers like China. China, the largest purchaser of Iranian oil, plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability of oil prices and the global economy amidst rising tensions in the region.