BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallExplained in plain English
Who owns international waters?
No single country 'owns' international waters, like the Strait of Hormuz, which are governed by international law. Countries have freedom of navigation, but coastal states also have rights and responsibilities. Trump's claim of the Strait being 'American territory' directly contradicts this, which is why the Iranian minister dismissed it as 'delusions'.
Stories that explain this
Donald Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is now an American territoryRelated explainers
Why bomb Iran? What is a military blockade? What are international waters? Who owns our water? Who owns Thames Water? Who owns water companies? What about water? Is it allowed in international sport?The full catalogue
Browse every card filed under O →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.