International Maritime Law: The 2026 Hormuz Blockade Analysis

Analysis of International Maritime Law and the 2026 naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Del Canto Chambers

On 13 April 2026, the United States took a step that shifted the tectonic plates of international maritime law. The announcement of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was framed as a strategic necessity: a move to cut off Iran’s oil revenues, force diplomatic concessions, and bring a swift end to regional conflict. […]