JUST IN; The United Nations has declared that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ordered by Donald Trump is illegal under international law, citing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

JUST IN; The United Nations has declared that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ordered by Donald Trump is illegal under international law, citing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

JUST IN: United Nations Declares Strait of Hormuz Blockade Illegal Under International Law

The United Nations has stated that the reported blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, ordered by former U.S. President Donald Trump, violates international law. In a statement released earlier today, UN officials cited provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which guarantees the right of transit passage through critical international waterways.

According to the UN, the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes—cannot be lawfully restricted or blocked by any single nation, as it serves as a vital corridor for global energy supplies and commercial shipping. The organization emphasized that any disruption to navigation in such waterways risks escalating international tensions and undermining global economic stability.

Legal experts within the UN noted that UNCLOS explicitly protects the rights of ships from all nations to pass through straits used for international navigation without interference, except under narrowly defined circumstances. A unilateral blockade, they argue, does not meet those criteria.

The announcement has prompted swift reactions from governments and international observers, with calls for restraint and adherence to established international legal frameworks. Analysts warn that continued disputes over access to the Strait could have far-reaching consequences for global trade and regional security.

Further developments are expected as diplomatic discussions continue.