Beijing confirms Chinese crew on vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz
- Beijing confirms Chinese crew on board tanker attacked near Hormuz; no casualties reported
- Details match JV Innovation, a shadow fleet tanker now missing from radar
- The attack, reported by crew on Monday, came shortly after US announced ‘Project Freedom’ to release vessels trapped in the Middle East Gulf
Chinese foreign ministry expresses ‘deep concern’ over stranded vessels as it confirms Chinese crew on attacked tanker
