UN Maritime Chief Asserts No Nation Can Block Strait of Hormuz Shipping Amid US-Iran Conflict
No country can block Strait of Hormuz shipping, UN maritime chief warns amid US-Iran tensions
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The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, stated that no country has the legal right to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for de-escalation amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. This warning comes as Iran controls access to the strait, affecting international shipping routes.
- 01No country can legally block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to UN maritime chief.
- 02Access to the strait has been restricted since the US-Iran conflict escalated on February 28.
- 03Iran is reportedly charging fees for limited vessel passage through the strait.
- 04The US has threatened to blockade Iranian ports, which could worsen tensions.
- 05De-escalation is necessary to restore normal shipping operations.
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During a press conference in London, Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, emphasized that no nation has the legal right to obstruct shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This area has been significantly impacted by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which escalated with strikes against Iran on February 28. Dominguez noted that Iranian authorities have been allowing a limited number of vessels to pass through the strait, often charging a fee, which he argued violates international maritime law. He warned that such practices could set a dangerous precedent for international navigation. The United States has threatened to initiate a blockade of Iranian ports, but Dominguez believes that the impact of such a blockade would be minimal given the already low volume of shipping traffic. He called for de-escalation to restore normal operations and alleviate the crisis in the region.
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The ongoing tensions and potential blockades could disrupt vital shipping routes, affecting global oil prices and trade.
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