IMO Official States No Legal Basis For Closing Straits
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization stated that coastal states have no legal basis to close maritime straits. The official said no country is authorized to impose fees, levies, or discriminatory conditions on these waterways. This statement follows discussions by the UN Security Council regarding maritime corridor security and the implications of closing the Hormuz Strait.
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SBA Al-Ekhbariya
“The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization said it is not permissible for coastal states to close straits and there is no legal basis that allows any state to impose fees, levies, or discriminatory conditions.”
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