Iranian Ship Seizure: China Disputes Connection to Missile Chemical Cargo

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 Sea of Oman.”

Iran also said that the U.S had destroyed the ship’s navigational equipment and deployed troops on the deck, “effectively carrying out an act of aggression against it.”

After the incident, Iran declined to confirm whether it would be a part of the second round of Peace Talks with the U.S in Pakistan this week.

U.S President Donald Trump has warned of imposing heavy tariffs against China if it helps Iran by supplying weapons.

However, China has denied aiding Iran with defence and satellite support.