United Nations

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International Law and Domestic Law

Law of the Sea

The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL), which was under sanctions by the UN Security Council, reportedly operated in Asia with the help of shell companies in Hong Kong that owned IRISL ships registered in Hong Kong, because Hong Kong has not made local regulations to enact the UN sanctions. Meanwhile, IRISL continues to operate between China and Iran through a Chinese affiliate despite a Ministry of Foreign Affairs request that the UN resolution be "conscientiously implemented in accordance with the law" by all government agencies.