How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz
- Written by Natalie Klein, Professor, Faculty of Law, UNSW Sydney
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
While it is a shared body of water between Iran and Oman, Iran functionally exercises a greater amount of control over it.
The strait is a vital conduit for the shipment of oil, gas and other exports (notably fertiliser)...
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