US-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions expose maritime law gaps. The dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz reveals a critical weakness in global maritime governance. Neither the US nor Iran are signatories to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, undermining claims about international legal frameworks. While transit passage is considered customary international law, experts acknowledge maritime law lacks clear codification and assumes peaceful conditions. Iran argues its security measures comply with international law as a coastal state, while the US and commercial shipping interests dispute toll collection practices. Unlike Panama and Suez Canal fees tied to services, Iran's levies face criticism as economic blockade tactics. This standoff highlights how geopolitical tensions expose inadequacies in maritime law enforcement and the fragility of global shipping security frameworks.
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