Strait of Hormuz: Why Iran’s Small Speed Boats Are Difficult to Defend Against

Who Is Breaking International Law in the Strait of Hormuz? It's Not Iran, Says Scholar

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…

Iran Reimposes Control of Strait of Hormuz and Fires on Tankers

Trump warns Iran it “can’t blackmail us” after Tehran threatens “bitter defeats” after attacks on ships.

The Iranians Are at It Again in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran fires on multiple vessels after re-closing Strait of Hormuz

Merchant ships were sent scrambling to retreat after Iran fired on multiple vessels on Saturday morning, part of its sudden decision to re-close the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced Friday evening that the strait was closed, despite an earlier announcement from President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign…