No Strait answer: Can international law stay afloat in Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz represents a critical juncture where international maritime law faces unprecedented challenges. Despite various nations asserting control over this vital waterway through which over 20% of global oil passes, the reality reveals fragmented authority and competing jurisdictions. This analysis examines how traditional legal frameworks struggle to maintain relevance amid geopolitical tensions, regional disputes, and modern security threats that undermine conventional governance mechanisms in one of the world's most strategically important chokepoints.