Ignore the “expert opinion” that UNCLOS protects warships from boarding and their cargoes seized—sanctions and self-defense provide all the justification needed, as laid out in the article diplomatically, legally, and via military explanation provided by former officials Bolton (Rep.) and Stavridis (Dem.).  See “Iranian ships once believed to be headed toward Venezuela change course, U.S. officials say,” Lara Seligman and Nahal Toosi, Politico, June 17, 2021.

If Iran’s med was good, or in adequate amounts, or the same for what it supposedly is acquiring from Russia and China, then we wouldn’t have this.  And from where is the money coming for 20x to 50x the cost in the West per dose?  See “Iran: Pfizer Vaccine Sold For Up To $2,488 In Tehran,” Iran News Wire, June 17, 2021.

““This is really about the hardline, conservative core of the regime ensuring its survival”—Iran votes,” Economist, June 17, 2021.

Ignore the “expert opinion” that UNCLOS protects warships from boarding and their cargoes seized—sanctions and self-defense provide all the justification needed, as laid diplomatically, legally, and via military explanation provided by former officials Bolton (Rep.) and Stavridis (Dem.).  See “Iranian ships once believed to be headed toward Venezuela change course, U.S. officials say,” Lara Seligman and Nahal Toosi, Politico, June 17, 2021.

“’I’m Through With Politics’: Outrage And Apathy Ahead Of Iran’s Presidential Vote,” Stuart Greer, RFE/RL, Radio Farda, June 17, 2021.