Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The International Chamber of Shipping condemned US-Iran tit-for-tat vessel captures, calling them violations of international law. John Stawpert, the organization's marine director representing 80 percent of world merchant fleet, urged immediate crew releases. He criticized seizures as political acts threatening freedom of navigation and said Iran's proposed Hormuz strait tolls lack legal basis, setting dangerous precedents for global waterways.
Key Entities
International Chamber of ShippingJohn StawpertUnited StatesIranStrait of HormuzDonald Trump