international law
noun
: a body of rules that control or affect the rights of nations in their relations with each other
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The widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure without clear militarily necessity is considered a violation of international law.
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Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Under international law, Iran has no legal authority to impose blanket transit tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, said Shahla Ali, a professor of law at the University of Hong Kong.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Deliberately attacking essential civilian infrastructure is a war crime under international law.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
It is not intended to carry out an operation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is not in accordance with international law.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Under international law, Iran has no legal authority to impose blanket transit tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, said Shahla Ali, a professor of law at the University of Hong Kong.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Deliberately attacking essential civilian infrastructure is a war crime under international law.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
It is not intended to carry out an operation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is not in accordance with international law.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“International law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20law. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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