Hormuz Irony: U.S. Relies on Treaty It Never Ratified | Dan Perry
Iran's attempt to profit from the Strait of Hormuz illustrates the price of the weakness that the United States has created for itself. Ratifying the UNCLOS treaty would strengthen Washington's position also against China and…
Assessment
The US reliance on a maritime treaty it never ratified undermines its strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's maneuvers to profit from the strait expose the cost of this self-inflicted weakness. Ratifying UNCLOS could bolster Washington's standing not only against Iran but also against China and Russia in global waters.