Sanctions on Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines in the Perspective of International Law

Sanctions on Iran shipping lines (IRISL), the major part of which consists of inspecting the ships’ cargo which their destination or departure is Iran in different marine zones, and also blocking the assets of the respective organizations found new dimensions after the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929. Furthermore, the European Union Council decided to designate some companies in its sanctions list, which are affiliated to IRISL multilateral and unilateral navigation sanctions against Iran. These acts are contrary to some special and general principles of international law including rules of human rights, respective bilateral and unilateral conventions and some customary rules. Accordingly, legality of the most of these sanctions can be challenged and it can give rise to the responsibility of relevant States.