Neutral ships have a legal right of passage, even in war. Singapore has defended international law, which provides for a stable world order.

The Strait of Hormuz has remained almost completely closed as the U.S. and Iran have disputed the terms of their ceasefire agreement.

US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached.

Neutral ships have a legal right of passage, even in war. Singapore has defended international law, which provides for a stable world order.

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Naval law expert Jennifer Parker of The Conversation lays out what is happening in the Strait of Hormuz