Hänzi PōtterDonald #Trump has both criticised the #Iran #Islamic regime for demanding fees for safe passage [ #StraitOfHormuz ] and suggested #Washington might someday join #Tehran in a fee-paying venture in the #strait. https://archive.is/hEqtk#selection-2711.147-2711.324
When #iran signed the convention in 1982, #Tehran issued a declaration stipulating that countries not party to the treaty, such as the #usa , would not be able to enjoy rights of free passage through the #StraitOfHormuz
“We do not believe the payment of fees aligns with international law and we would oppose their imposition,” said Phillip Belcher. [but it totally aligns with international law when powerful #empire bombs the hell out of other "weaker" nations to preserver their sphere of influence ] "international law for thee but not me"
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Correct, see the Declarations and Reservations here: https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XXI-6&chapter=21&Temp=mtdsg3&clang=_en#EndDec
Correct, see the Declarations and Reservations here: https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XXI-6&chapter=21&Temp=mtdsg3&clang=_en#EndDec