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Would an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be legal technically?
If Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, would that violate any international laws or accords? Or would it technically be legal?
6 Answers
- kenoplayerLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
It would be in violations of UN International Maritime Sea laws signed in 1982.
Source(s): CNN News - † PRAY †Lv 79 years ago
Since it is basically used by the whole world and considered international waters - NO it is not legal to block it.
It will cause a war if they block it.
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- 9 years ago
According to the U.S. and France, it is an international waterway; this is pretty big. This can initiate a military conflict; somoene will start shooting; and we will be in another war.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Todays News said it would...they have a female commander in charge of a carrier..do you think she would challenge a Iranian vessel in International waters?
- Anonymous9 years ago
is sending drone inside Iran legal?
is sanctions out of UN sanctions legal?
is forcing other countries to not do business with Iran legal?
drone was Christmas gift of US to Iran.
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