The 21-mile gap in international law that could reshape the global order | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-04-07 17:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Law & Courts, World News
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At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz measures 21 nautical miles – a dimension that, in physical terms, is unremarkable. In legal and geopolitical terms, it is arguably the most consequential maritime measurement on earth.
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