Iran's representative in the UN Security Council: Iran's naval blockade is an example of collective punishment of civilians. America is responsible for the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz Iran's representative in the UN Security Council: Washington and its supporters are responsible for the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz and the disruption of shipping in the area. The naval blockade of Iran is considered a violation of the United Nations Charter and an example of collective punishment of citizens. The US naval blockade threatens civilian access to food, medicine, fuel and other essential items and is a form of collective punishment against the Iranian people. ISNA website yes Instagram.