'Contrary To International Law': EU Set To Sanction Iranian Officials For Hormuz Blockade

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• 'Contrary To International Law': EU Set To Sanction Iranian Officials For Hormuz Blockade Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 22:16 IST EU imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and suspends tariffs on nitrogen fertiliser imports to ease price pressures and supply strains Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman.
• (Image: Reuters) The European Union on Friday decided to impose fresh sanctions on Iranian officials and entities linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil and gas.
• The move came after Iran tightened control over the strategic waterway following US-Israeli strikes launched in February.
• Calling the blockade “contrary to international law", the EU said the blockade violated international law and threatened freedom of navigation through the Strait, which handles nearly one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies.
• Under the...