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Ships Pose As Chinese In Gulf To Dodge Iranian Attacks Amid Hormuz Chaos
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News18
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08-03-2026, 06:54
Ships Pose As Chinese In Gulf To Dodge Iranian Attacks Amid Hormuz Chaos
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Ships in the Gulf are altering AIS signals to appear Chinese-owned or Chinese-crewed to avoid Iranian attacks.
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At least 10 vessels, including "Iron Maiden", changed signals between March 1-6, 2026, displaying messages like "Chinese Owner".
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The tactic stems from Iran's declaration to close Hormuz for all countries except China, leveraging strong Iran-China strategic ties.
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Around 1,000 ships worth $25 billion are trapped in the Gulf following Iranian strikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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China supports Iran diplomatically, supplies intelligence and military aid, and buys 90% of its sanctioned oil, reinforcing their alliance.
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