Joint Public Lecture by Undergraduate Law Programs of UIB And UII on The Blockade Of The Strait Of Hormuz

On Monday, April 27, 2026, a joint public lecture was held in collaboration between the Undergraduate Law Study Program (S1) of the Faculty of Law, Batam International University, and the Undergraduate Law Study Program (S1) of the Faculty of Law, Islamic University of Indonesia. On this occasion, two lecturers from these long-standing partners collaborated to deliver the public lecture: Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH, MH, LLM, PhD, and Ninne Zahara Silviani, SH, MH. Both speakers share a common field of expertise in international law.

The public lecture took place in a classroom in the Faculty of Law Building, Batam International University, and was attended by students from both the Undergraduate Law Study Program (S1) of the Faculty of Law, Batam International University, and the Undergraduate Law Study Program (S1) of the Faculty of Law, Islamic University of Indonesia.

The public lecture addressed the issue of “The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz under International Law.” Approximately 60 students, along with several lecturers and academic staff from both institutions, attended. “This collaborative public lecture is a very positive thing, and of course, students will gain comparative and comprehensive knowledge. We welcome this collaboration and hope to expand it to other specific legal fields. UII and UIB have been partners for quite a long time, and it is time for collaboration in the academic field to become part of this long-standing relationship,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Sudirman, SH, MM, MHum, Dean of the Faculty of Law, UIB, while welcoming the students and lecturers from the Faculty of Law, UII.

“The topic of international legal developments in the Strait of Hormuz was chosen very appropriately, as this issue remains a hot topic. From the perspective of international maritime law, the strait should remain open, given that Article 37 of UNCLOS provides for the right of innocent passage through international straits. The Strait of Hormuz holds a strategic position as it contributes to international trade routes, particularly for the distribution of oil and gas,” explained Ninne Zahara Silviani, SH, MH, at the beginning of the lecture. Ninne Zahara Silviani, SH, MH, specializes in international maritime law.

“However, from a humanitarian law perspective, Iran has the right to defend itself. When Iran is attacked during the ongoing peace process in Oman, it has the right to retaliate. They must be prepared on land, sea, and air to retaliate against attacks by the United States and Israel. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran’s strategy to strengthen its defenses. Of course, when war breaks out, all warring parties must respect and adhere to the written and unwritten principles of international humanitarian law, such as the principle of distinction, the principle of balance, and the principle of limitation,” stated Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, SH, MH, LLM, PhD, who also delivered the public lecture.

 

Following the presentation, students enthusiastically asked questions. Following the event, a souvenir exchange and a brief tour of several facilities at the UIB Faculty of Law were held.