On Fox News, Rebeccah Heinrichs explains that by purchasing 90 percent of Iranian oil, China strengthens Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz. She emphasizes the need for the Islamic Republic's remaining leadership to call off attacks on the strait and allow free passage.
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Black smoke rises from the area of Gazprom Neft’s Moscow oil refinery on the southeastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026. (Getty Images)