měi guó美国guān yuán官员xī wàng希望zhōng guó中国quàn劝yī lǎng伊朗bú yào不要guān bì关闭huò ěr mù zī hǎi xiá霍尔木兹海峡
US official Rubio said in an interview that he hopes China can persuade Iran not to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Recently, there have been reports that the Iranian parliament wants to close this important strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a very important oil transportation route in the world; many countries' oil passes through here, such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
If the strait is closed, the oil supply of these countries will be greatly affected.
Rubio said that if Iran really closes the strait, not only the US but also the economies of other countries will be affected.
A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said that the Persian Gulf and nearby waters are very important for international trade, and everyone hopes for safety and stability there.