U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global oil flows

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to prevent Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes.

About 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

China is Iran’s biggest oil customer and maintains friendly relations with the Islamic Republic.