Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, but it is not legally owned by Iran alone. International law protects both coastal state rights and global transit through one of the world’s most critical waterways.
At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World
In a conversation with ONEST, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable David Lametti, reflects on AI, diplomacy, Canadian values, and global stability.Latest Articles
APRIL 13: Talks Collapse, Strait Blockade, Trump Targets the Vatican
“The United States and Iran must continue talks… there is no military solution to the conflict.” — António Guterres KEY DEVELOPMENTS The diplomatic window has closed — at least for now. Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement, and within hours, President Donald Trump announced plans to
Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, but it is not legally owned by Iran alone. International law protects both coastal state rights and global transit through one of the world’s most critical waterways.
APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested
“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.” — JD Vance KEY DEVELOPMENTS A
At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World
In a conversation with ONEST, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable David Lametti, reflects on AI, diplomacy, Canadian values, and global stability.
Latest Articles
APRIL 13: Talks Collapse, Strait Blockade, Trump Targets the Vatican
“The United States and Iran must continue talks… there is no military solution to the conflict.” — António Guterres KEY DEVELOPMENTS The diplomatic window has closed — at least for now. Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement, and within hours, President Donald Trump announced plans to
Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, but it is not legally owned by Iran alone. International law protects both coastal state rights and global transit through one of the world’s most critical waterways.
APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested
“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.” — JD Vance KEY DEVELOPMENTS A
At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World
In a conversation with ONEST, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable David Lametti, reflects on AI, diplomacy, Canadian values, and global stability.
