[Alberta's Child]

Is there any precedent under any form of maritime law, other international law, Biblical law, Newton’s Law, etc. for a nation to allow “open access” through its territorial waters while it is engaged in warfare?

[Magnum44]

So as long as Iran remains at war, then its ok to block the SOH. Got it. Therefore we are not in a cease fire. Let the bombing continue.

[Political Junkie Too]

Is there any precedent under any form of maritime law, other international law, Biblical law, Newton’s Law, etc. for a nation to allow “open access” through its territorial waters while it is engaged in warfare?

The Strait of Hormuz is approximately 24 nautical miles wide at its narrowest, with Iran claiming the 12nm from its north shore and Oman claiming the 12nm from its south shore.

Actually, it's Oman's side of the Strait that is more navigable because it has the deep-water channels. The designated shipping lanes sit mostly inside Oman's territorial claims.

That said, Iran is claiming total control over the Strait now, which ignores Oman's historical possession of half of it. Iran is forcing shipping to be closer to its side of the Strait and has been attacking ships that are transiting in Oman's territorial waters.

-PJ