TEHRAN, May 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iranian media reported Thursday that naval forces had allowed a group of Chinese ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz since the night before.

"Following a decision by the Islamic republic, a number of Chinese vessels have been allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian-managed transit protocols," the Tasnim news agency said.

It added that the passage, which was requested by Beijing, began on Wednesday evening after "an understanding on Iranian management protocols".