Russia and Iran complain that freedom of navigation is being undermined
- France seizes another shadow fleet* ship as Russia complains of unlawful actions contrary to international law
- Russia warns of a ‘domino effect’ that will lead to an effective halt of the global maritime trade system
- Iran warns that freedom of navigation cannot be protected ‘through threats, coercion, or the normalisation of unlawful force’
The Strait of Hormuz closure has exacerbated existing tensions and led to another flurry of accusations between states accusing each other of undermining freedom of navigation
