China has denied claims that a ship seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman was carrying a 'gift' from Beijing to Iran. The denial came after US President Trump made an allegation earlier in the week. Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley had also written on social media that the vessel was traveling from China to Iran and was linked to a shipment of chemicals used in missile production.

Responding to these allegations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing that the seized vessel was a 'foreign container ship.' He added that China opposes what it called 'malicious associations and assumptions.' Guo emphasized that as a responsible major power, China has always set an example in fulfilling its international obligations.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with regional developments drawing close international attention.