Lawful?
The US didn’t rescue survivors after sinking an Iranian warship. Was that legal?
The law of naval warfare sets out obligations regarding the rescue of survivors
Jennifer Parker
It's telling that UK media hasn't highlighted the Iranian frigate being unarmed, despite it being widely reported across Asia (lots of talk in Thailand). There's also been little scrutiny of whether adequate assistance was provided to sailors in the water. Touting the sinking of an unarmed vessel as a victory, exposes the cowardice of those celebrating it. Hegseth and his ilk. Let's hope he eventually faces a tribunal in The Hague for war crimes