UNCLOS
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Russia Threatens Reciprocal Ship Seizures as Warship Maintains Permanent Channel Presence
Permanent Russian naval presence in the Channel and explicit threats of reciprocal merchant-ship seizures mark a doctrinal shift from protective escort to contested enforcement of maritime trade routes Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will respond “in kind” to European seizures of vessels linked to its oil trade, stating that any such actions… Continue reading
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Iran Targets Undersea Internet Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran’s new licensing plan for foreign fiber optic cables increases pressure on US tech companies and adds another layer to growing global infrastructure tensions. Iran has announced a new plan to charge fees for underwater internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said companies such… Continue reading
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