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China Denies Link To Iranian Ship Seized By U.S, Said To Contain Chemicals For Making Missiles

China Denies Link To Iranian Ship Seized By U.S, Said To Contain Chemicals For Making Missiles

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China has denied having any connection with the Iranian cargo ship, which was seized by the U.S in the Gulf region, allegedly loaded with chemicals used to manufacture missile-based weapons.

In a post on X, Nikki Haley claimed that the ship seized was headed from China to Iran and was carrying chemical shipments to make missiles.

“It refused repeated orders to stop. Another reminder that China is helping prop up Iran’s regime, a reality that can’t be ignored,” Haley said.

In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told the media, “As far as I know, the vessel seized by the US is a foreign container ship. China rejects any false association and speculation.’

A U.S naval vessel had fired at the cargo ship when it failed to stop despite warnings.

The US Marines then boarded the ship and seized it.

The Iranian military said, “The ‘aggressor United States,’ by violating the ceasefire and engaging in maritime highway robbery, attacked an Iranian commercial vessel in the waters of the

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