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A worldwide energy crisis is emerging as the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil passage, approaches a total halt. With rising tensions and the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Tehran intensifying, maritime transport has nearly ceased, stranding approximately 20% of the global oil and gas supply.

Now, China has intervened. Beijing is engaged in urgent discussions with Iran to secure safe passage for vessels from China and Qatar, aiming to alleviate surging oil prices and avert a more severe economic downturn. However, with countless tankers immobilized, missile attacks proliferating throughout the region, and financial markets in turmoil, the globe is closely monitoring whether these negotiations can prevent a worldwide catastrophe.

This video examines the crisis, China's critical involvement, and potential future developments. Stay with us until the conclusion for a comprehensive overview of this rapidly evolving geopolitical conflict.

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00:00The world is on edge as the Strait of Hormuz nears a total shutdown.
00:03And now a new twist.
00:05China is in urgent talks with Iran to keep oil and gas flowing through this critical passage.
00:10The U.S. and Israel war on Tehran has pushed the region into chaos.
00:14Ships have stopped.
00:15Energy markets are shaking.
00:17And a fifth of the world's oil is trapped.
00:20China is worried.
00:22Almost half of its crude oil comes through this strait.
00:24Beijing is pushing Iran to allow safe passage for Chinese and Qatari vessels.
00:28There is one small sign of hope.
00:31A ship named Iron Maiden passed through after switching its signal to China owner.
00:35But one ship is not enough.
00:37Hundreds more are stuck inside the strait.
00:40Oil prices are already up more than 15%.
00:42And Iran's missiles have reached as far as Cyprus, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
00:47Global markets are on edge.
00:49China may be the only power able to reopen this vital route.
00:52If the talks succeed, the crisis may ease.
00:55If they fail, the world could face a far deeper economic shock.
00:59For more than 120 people comes in, there is an
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