# UNCLOS
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The Strait of Digital Strife: Iran’s New Gambit to Tax the Global Internet
Iran is asserting sovereign control over the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to charge 'sovereignty fees' to US tech giants for subsea cables. While the legal and technical basis is contested, the threat to obstruct maintenance vessels could cause long-term digital disruptions between Europe and Asia.
Chokepoint Opportunism: Indonesia’s Malacca Toll Proposal Sparks Regional Backlash
A proposal by Indonesia to levy transit fees on the Malacca Strait has been withdrawn following intense diplomatic pressure from Singapore and Malaysia. Despite the de-escalation, India's multi-billion dollar military buildup on Great Nicobar Island signals a long-term shift toward strategic competition in this vital maritime corridor.
A Sea Divided: The Global Fallout of Washington’s Strategic Maritime Blockade
The International Maritime Organization has issued a rare condemnation of a U.S.-led maritime blockade, highlighting a major breakdown in international maritime norms. The blockade, aimed at strategic containment, threatens global supply chains and challenges the long-standing principle of freedom of navigation.
US Forces Intercept Panama‑Flagged Tanker in Indian Ocean After Caribbean Pursuit
US forces boarded the Panama‑flagged tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, in a manifestation of Washington’s enforcement of a December 2025 blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan shipping. The move raises legal questions under the law of the sea, practical risks for shipping and insurance markets, and potential diplomatic fallout with flag states.