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Wang Yi: Blockade of Strait of Hormuz not in common interests

China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday said that blocking the Strait of Hormuz would not serve the common interests of the international community, stressing that a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means is the fundamental way forward to resolve regional tensions.

13 Apr 2026, 12:32 UTCSource: CGTN World

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⚠️ A model estimate of cascade risk — not a guarantee and not buy/sell. Calibration uses resolved outcomes only; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation75% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard issuing a public statement threatening Strait of Hormuz blockades, increased military activity near the strait (e.g., drone deployments), escalation of diplomatic pressure from Iran's leadership against US
  • led coalition.
  • Time Horizon: 14
Horizon: 14–28 days
B
Status quo18% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard issuing a public statement threatening Strait of Hormuz blockades, increased military activity near the strait (e.g., drone deployments), escalation of diplomatic pressure from Iran's leadership against US
  • led coalition.
  • Time Horizon: 14
Horizon: 14–28 days
C
De-escalation7% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard issuing a public statement threatening Strait of Hormuz blockades, increased military activity near the strait (e.g., drone deployments), escalation of diplomatic pressure from Iran's leadership against US
  • led coalition.
  • Time Horizon: 14
Horizon: 14–28 days