Passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a right in war and peace
On February 28, the United States and Israel bombed Iran.
In response, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to the passage of all shipping.
This has caused a crisis in energy supply chains, with serious economic consequences for countries, including Asian ones, that rely heavily on the strait for their energy supplies.
To compound matters, US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping blockade of Iranian ports, which would impede the passage of all maritime traffic entering and exiting the strait....
- US blockade will 'remain in full force' despite Iran's Strait of Hormuz concessions The National —
- Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran as tankers cross Strait of Hormuz The Japan Times —
- Convoy of oil tankers passes through Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows after Iran declared waterway 'completely open' and Trump mocked Nato Daily Mail —
- Oil prices drop after Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ for passage of ships The Independent —
- Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will close strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues The Guardian —