Al Gillespie
International law professor at Waikato University specialising in the laws of armed conflict and state behaviour, providing legal analysis on potential military actions and international ramifications.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 18min
Could NZ be dragged into a war over the Strait of Hormuz?
Al Gillespie, international law professor at Waikato University, explains legal risks around strikes on civilian infrastructure. He discusses possible Iranian reprisals, threats to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, how other countries might be drawn in, and humanitarian and environmental dangers if nuclear or power facilities were hit.
