International Law Is Being Used to Restrain Iran, Enable US and Israel
Western countries condemn restrictions in the Hormuz Strait more than the “clearly unlawful war,” says Maryam Jamshidi.

While many Western countries have condemned Iran’s restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a breach of international law, reaction has been relatively muted about the “clearly unlawful” war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran, says law professor Maryam Jamshidi. “This says a lot about the ways in which international law is…
Western countries condemn restrictions in the Hormuz Strait more than the “clearly unlawful war,” says Maryam Jamshidi.
Iran decried the seizure as an act of piracy, saying it has no plans to participate in talks with the US. Plus, how Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not touristsDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US military has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged container ship that tried to evade its blockade…
The message stated that Iran would “exercise supervision and control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.”
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire this week, with both countries accusing the other of violations over the weekend. More American troops are on their way to the region. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will likely remain closed until the U.S. and Iran reach a deal to permanently end hostilities. “After a deal is reached,” Wright told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union,” when the latter asked when it will be safe for ships to…
Iran's military declared on April 18 that the Strait of Hormuz had returned to closed status, reversing a brief opening announced the day before after Trump confirmed the U.S. The post Strait of Hormuz: Why Iran’s Small Speed Boats Are Difficult to Defend Against appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
President Donald Trump said that the United States will not be "blackmailed" after the Iranian military has once again proclaimed that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed and allegedly fired on multiple vessels on Saturday. The post Trump Says Iran ‘Can’t Blackmail’ United States, After Ships Come Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Breitbart.
Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/AxiosOil prices are up around 6% Sunday evening after the weekend brought fresh escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict.Why it matters: The jump after international markets opened reverses a large chunk of the sharp decline Friday, when President Trump and Iran's foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz was…