Hormuz Strait and Law of the Sea
The United States and Iran have reached a temporary agreement to halt mutual attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with a U.S. official indicating that they are continuing technical discussions regarding the management of the passage, allowing ships to move freely for now. Iran insists on its exclusive responsibility for the strait and maintains its right to control it, while the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea stipulates freedom of navigation through the strait. Disagreements still exist over fees and potential restrictions on the movement of vessels, as Iran has temporarily closed the strait and recently reopened it, accompanied by threats to target any vessel that violates the instructions.
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