Summary
- Iran said it is not a party to UNCLOS and asserted authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Markets are focused on how the dispute over control of the strait and differing interpretations of international law could affect energy shipments and global supply chains.
- Future military responses and the stability of shipping routes remain key variables.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Iran reaffirmed its hard-line stance on control of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting the applicability of international maritime law and underscoring tensions over maritime sovereignty.
Walter Bloomberg reported on April 28 that Iran’s mission to the United Nations said the country is not a party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS, and is therefore not bound by its provisions.
Iran also claimed authority over the Strait of Hormuz and said it has the right to take “proportionate measures” to respond to security threats and protect navigation.
It blamed the US for all disruptions in the Persian Gulf and criticized Washington for threatening maritime security.
Iran added that restoring regional stability requires an end to attacks on the country and respect for its sovereignty.
Markets are watching how the dispute over control of the strait and differing interpretations of international law could affect energy shipments and global supply chains. Future military responses and the stability of shipping routes remain key variables.
JH Kim
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