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International Law

Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz – what's happening?

The Strait of Hormuz — open or closed — depends solely on two countries: Iran and the United States. More precisely, it depends on the strategic game the two adversaries are playing as they juggle the interests of global trade.

19 Apr 2026-11:53
Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a sharp critique of the European Union, calling on the bloc to end what it describes as a "hypocritical" approach toward international law and human rights.

19 Apr 2026-10:01
Iran says separatist group leader, 34 others arrested in nationwide operations

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence says it has arrested the leader of a separatist militant group along with 34 other individuals described as “agents of the American-Zionist enemy” in coordinated operations across six provinces.

15 Apr 2026-13:43
Iranian president says talks will follow international law, warns over Gulf security

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran will continue negotiations strictly within the framework of international law, while reaffirming what he described as Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, regional stability and the protection of its national rights amid what he called US-Israeli “war of aggression”.

14 Apr 2026-12:27
Energy markets shaken by Iran’s Hormuz transit plans

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

11 Apr 2026-20:33
Somalia approves civilian protection policy to align military operations with international law

Somalia’s cabinet has approved a new policy aimed at strengthening the protection of civilians during armed conflict, as the country continues security operations against militant groups.

02 Apr 2026-23:39
France slams Lavrov, claims Russia ignores international law

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated on Friday that Russia's actions in both Ukraine and Iran fail to uphold international law, responding to remarks made by his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in a French TV interview.

27 Mar 2026-22:39
Dutch court rejects appeal to halt weapons exports to Israel

A Dutch appeals court rejected an appeal on Thursday from a group of human rights organizations who had sued, claiming the Netherlands was breaching international law by continuing to sell weapons to Israel.

06 Nov 2025-19:59
Switzerland states conditions for recognizing Palestine are not yet met

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter stated on Monday that the conditions for recognizing Palestine have not yet been met, emphasizing the need for a permanent ceasefire and a stable government.

03 Nov 2025-19:58
US, Western sanctions weaken international law: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that yielding to the West's unlawful sanctions would undermine international law and urged countries to stand firm in resistance.

03 Oct 2025-23:29