How Allowing Iran to Charge Ships in the Hormuz Strait Undermines U.S. Strategy
In April, Iran began charging ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz a “toll” for safe passage. By itself,…
In Response to the Letter by International Law Experts
Introduction On April 2nd, over 100 U.S.-based international law experts published a Letter expressing “profound concern about serious…
Iran’s Unlawful Mining and the U.S. Port Blockade
Iran reportedly mined the Strait of Hormuz, appears to have lost track of the mines, and now cannot…
Why Iran’s Hold is Illegal and U.S. Military Force Alone Fails
Over a month into the conflict between Israel, Iran, and the United States, Iran has shown no sign…
Iran, Israel and the United States at War (2025-2026 Operations)
The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, bombing numerous…
Legal and Operational Issues in the Strait of Hormuz: Transit Passage Under Fire
Iran’s attacks on neutral shipping and potential mining of the Strait of Hormuz violate both the law of…
Sinking Iran’s Frigate IRIS Dena and the Law of Naval Warfare
Early in the morning of March 4, a U.S. Navy attack submarine, the USS Charlotte, sank an Iranian…
Ukraine unveils upgraded sea drone it says can strike anywhere in the Black Sea
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s state security service has unveiled an upgraded sea drone it says can now…