US naval blockade explained: legality, risks & impact on global shipping routes

WHAT WOULD a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz actually look like, and would it be legal under international law?

In this interview, maritime law expert and former naval officer Jennifer Parker explains how a blockade could be implemented, its legal basis under the law of armed conflict, and the risks of escalation in an already tense US–Iran confrontation. —Apr 13, 2026

Main image: washingtontimes.com

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