strikeApr 14, 2026

Is the US blockade in Strait of Hormuz legal under international law?

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A proposed US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has raised legal and economic questions, as tensions with Iran escalate following the collapse of talks in Pakistan. Donald Trump has said the US Navy could intercept ships linked to Iran, accusing Tehran of “extortion” for charging vessels to pass through the strait.

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Express Global DeskBy Express Global Desk
A proposed US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has raised legal and economic questions, as tensions with Iran escalate following the collapse of talks in Pakistan. Donald Trump has said the US Navy could intercept ships linked to Iran, accusing Tehran of “extortion” for charging …

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