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When war hits shipping: Hormuz and the global fight over sea lanes | DW News
April 27, 2026
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With Iran and the US enforcing blockades, the Strait of Hormuz has become a global pressure point. Maritime expert Christian Bueger explains what rules apply at sea during war, and why it matters far beyond Hormuz. Chapters: 00:00 What happens at the Strait of Hormuz 00:40 What governs security at Sea when war breaks out? 01:22 Christian Bueger, University of Copenhagen 1:50 The law of the Sea and the International Maritime Organisation 02:55 War vs peace 06:20 What comes next? 08:20 Longterm solutions 09:35 Is the rules based order as sea eroding? #Hormuz #Maritimelaw #lawoftheseas #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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