Leiden University: No Ordinary Sea - Who Governs the Strait of Hormuz?
April 15, 2026
April 15, 2026
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, April 15 -- Leiden University issued the following news:
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No ordinary sea: who governs the Strait of Hormuz?
Which law governs the Strait of Hormuz? Under international law, both Iran and the US are expected to comply with the 'Constitution for the Oceans'. In practice, the situation is more complicated, explains maritime law expert Hilde Woker.
An American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran seeking t . . .
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No ordinary sea: who governs the Strait of Hormuz?
Which law governs the Strait of Hormuz? Under international law, both Iran and the US are expected to comply with the 'Constitution for the Oceans'. In practice, the situation is more complicated, explains maritime law expert Hilde Woker.
An American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran seeking t . . .