I haven't written a lot on the Iran conflict. I agree that Iran should not have nukes and the the most recent/current regime is objectively evil. So, I don't have much issue with the goals.
What I find interesting is Iran claiming that it should have total control of the Straits of Hormuz. As I look at the map there are 7 countries other than Iran that border the Persian Gulf, and 2 or 3 that actually border the Straits of Hormuz. I can't help but wonder why Iran believes that it unilaterally controls a waterway that is bordered by other countries and which is the only sea access for multiple other countries. How is it that this type of oppressive behavior is accepted and tolerated by the GSPL? (global, social and political left) On what legal basis is Iran making this claim? For people who quickly rush to impose international law on the US and Israel to fail to do so with Iran seems contradictory at best. In general, the notion that the GSPL is indifferent to the Iranian regime's behavior and their goal of producing nukes seems to go against their alleged principles.
I recently (the last two days or less) heard someone speaking on how what they're doing is totally in conflict with the vaunted International Law Trump is constantly accused of ignoring. That every nation reliant upon the Straight isn't joining forces to put down the mullah regime is amazing to me.
ReplyDeleteAs I’m not an expert in international maritime law (and Dan isn’t sharing his expertise), I’m curious. The notion that Iran can magically assert control of international waters seems antithetical to the “self determination” crap spouted by the ASPL.
DeleteI don't know how anyone can respect their demand to charge a toll. Ignore it and be prepared to return fire with extreme prejudice.
DeleteEgypt charges tolls in Suez. But that’s a man made canal. Iran has no grounds for its exclusive claim to Hormuz. It would be like the US suddenly deciding that we now can limit access to the Gulf because one portion of it abuts US soil.
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