Oves Anwar

International Law | Human Rights & Crim Justice | Director @rsilpak | Host, Legally Speaking @dawn_news | Eisenhower Fellow @EF_Fellows | @soas, @univienna

[Oves Anwar @ovesanwar]

Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz! Iran’s weapons, tactics and overall strategy to control and choke the Strait. I also discuss the lawfullness of the ‘Tehran Tollbooth’ and what it means for the rest of the world.

https://t.co/ItTivqAYGS

[Bilal Anwar @bilal1anwar]

Joined @ovesanwar on @Dawn_News Legally Speaking to discuss the ICJ climate ruling, reality behind Loss & Damage, carbon markets & growing disaster financing gap

Watch Pakistan’s Climate Tech And Disaster Finance Push | Dawn News Eng... https://t.co/BL65qnY0EO via @YouTube

[Bilal Anwar @bilal1anwar]

#Climate change is now a question of accountability, justice & global governance
who should responsible for losses & damages suffered by the Global South?
In my talk with @ovesanwar on Legally Speaking Podcast we explored how int’l law & policy could reshape climate debate!

[Dawn News English @dawnnewsenglish]

PREMIERE

In this episode of Legally Speaking, @ovesanwar speaks to Bilal Anwar, who breaks down the future of climate finance, disaster technology, and Pakistan’s climate vulnerabilities.

https://t.co/RDMZwiXNyc

[Taimur Malik @taimur_malik]

Recent comments from Trump make it clear that the attack on Iran was less about nuclear capabilities threat and more about putting pressure on all the neighboring Muslim countries to recognize Israel and join the Abraham Accord.

We have already seen the fall of the rules-based international order and now the world power expects to override the foreign policy, national security and domestic sentiments of these countries to push its own agenda. Too big an ask.

[Oves Anwar @ovesanwar]

Spoke to Russia Today on Trump’s demand that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Qatar sign on to the Abraham Accords as part of the US-Iran Peace Deal.

[RT @RT_com]

US pressure hasn’t been able to militarily twist Iran’s arm’ — Oves Anwar, Director, Research Society of International Law

‘So how is US pressure going to enforce recognition of Israel in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan?’

[Shaun King @shaunking]

This should be an international scandal.

It completely invalidates the UN and its legitimacy.

[Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo]

https://t.co/pDHSOYG0ZK

“At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot with rubber bullets at close range. Tens of people’s bones broken,” organizers of the Global SumudFlotilla posted on the Telegram social media app.
“While the world’s eye is trained on the suffering of our participants, we cannot emphasize enough that this is a mere glimpse of the brutality Israel imposes daily on Palestinian hostages.”

[Trita Parsi @tparsi]

BREAKING!

Trump announces, after having had phone calls with the leaders of Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain - and separately with Israel - a deal between the US and Iran, subject to final approval, has essentially been reached.

If you were wondering why warmongers in Washington have been freaking out, it's because of this: Peace is their nightmare.

A few points:
1. Trump knows he will be attacked for this deal. The regional anchoring of this deal is not only important for its viability on the ground, but it also gives him a degree of protection in Washington. Obama managed to get massive international backing for his deal, but limited to lukewarm anchoring in the region.

2. Trump uses "The Islamic Republic of Iran," instead of just Iran, which will be noticed in Tehran.

3. Trump says he also spoke to Netanyahu and that the call "went well." The absence of details is interesting here.

In summary: The two sides have not crossed the finishing line yet, but it is now visible and within reach.

[Oves Anwar @ovesanwar]

Thank you my friend. Appreciate the kind words. Happy I could flex my animation muscles again.

[Mohsin Durrani @DurraniMohsin85]

@ovesanwar my Brother, Outstanding work 👏 This is easily one of the most insightful and timely explainers on the Strait of Hormuz I've come across.

You masterfully break down Iran's layered arsenal, from the lightning-fast Heydar-110 boats and deadly Maham-3 mines to Qader missiles and Shahed drones, and how they all feed into a sophisticated strategy to dominate this narrow chokepoint.
The way you connect the military tactics with the broader geopolitical game, especially how the Strait has become central to the US-Iran confrontation, is brilliant.

What really stood out was your balanced take on the ‘Tehran Tollbooth’, analyzing its practical effectiveness while rigorously examining its lawfulness under international law. In a world where ~20% of global oil and LNG flows through this strait, your explanation of the massive ripple effects on energy markets, global trade, and everyday economies is both sobering and essential viewing.
This isn't just analysis, it's a public service in a time of real volatility. Deeply researched, clearly presented, and urgently relevant. Thank you for producing such high-quality, accessible content! Aag hai Aag 🔥

[Mohsin Durrani @DurraniMohsin85]

@ovesanwar my Brother, Outstanding work 👏 This is easily one of the most insightful and timely explainers on the Strait of Hormuz I've come across.

You masterfully break down Iran's layered arsenal, from the lightning-fast Heydar-110 boats and deadly Maham-3 mines to Qader missiles and Shahed drones, and how they all feed into a sophisticated strategy to dominate this narrow chokepoint.
The way you connect the military tactics with the broader geopolitical game, especially how the Strait has become central to the US-Iran confrontation, is brilliant.

What really stood out was your balanced take on the ‘Tehran Tollbooth’, analyzing its practical effectiveness while rigorously examining its lawfulness under international law. In a world where ~20% of global oil and LNG flows through this strait, your explanation of the massive ripple effects on energy markets, global trade, and everyday economies is both sobering and essential viewing.
This isn't just analysis, it's a public service in a time of real volatility. Deeply researched, clearly presented, and urgently relevant. Thank you for producing such high-quality, accessible content! Aag hai Aag 🔥

[Oves Anwar @ovesanwar]

I had a great conversation with @kashmala_14 on Climate Finance and how Pakistan can adopt innovative approaches to creating markets, financing facilities, and liability sharing mechanisms to deal with the climate challenge.

https://t.co/NzH1RGZrjY

[Ahmed🇧🇩 @AhmedIntek12121]

PAF will be providing training to BAF. But in return what BD is giving?Ans:Nothing

So I propose Pak to send their bus driver to Hanif driving academy Here they will learn High G turns and Supreme Overtaking skills
🇧🇩🤝🇵🇰
#Bangladesh
#Pakistan

[Ali Mustafa @ali9119]

I discuss ARFC and other facets deterrence @warscholiast on this podcast

[Zehra Farooq @ZehraFarooq]

What this means is that essentially, out of every Rs 1 that FBR collects, 57.5 paisas go directly to the provinces. The federal government runs on what remains: 42.5 paisas.

From that 42.5 paisas, Pakistan funds its entire defence budget, all federal pensions, and all federal development spending (Sankey chart attached).

And if provinces collect more than expected in any given year,
that money stays with the provinces.

What this means for federal finances:

For a 10% rise in defence → FBR must grow 4.2%

For a 10% rise in PSDP → FBR must grow 1.7%

For a 10% rise in pensions → FBR must grow 1.8%

For all three together → FBR must grow 7.7% in a single year

Is this a structure that still fits Pakistan’s fiscal reality?

Let’s first understand what it is. 🧵

[Oves Anwar @ovesanwar]

From the Heydar-110 (the fastest naval boat in the world) to the Maham-3 moored sea mine, and from the Qader Missile to the Shahed-136 drone, Iran has numerous weapons at its disposal to control the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more in this short explainer.

Watch the full explainer at:
https://t.co/QQOElzjGNK

[Oves Anwar @ovesanwar]

@MirMAli Glad you liked it.

[Oves Anwar @ovesanwar]

Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz! Iran’s weapons, tactics and overall strategy to control and choke the Strait. I also discuss the lawfullness of the ‘Tehran Tollbooth’ and what it means for the rest of the world.

https://t.co/ItTivqAYGS

[RSIL Pakistan @rsilpak]

Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz! Iran’s weapons, tactics and overall strategy to control and choke the Strait.

In this, @ovesanwar , Research Director RSIL also discusses the lawfullness of the ‘Tehran Tollbooth’ and what it means for the rest of the world.

https://t.co/NMxx10yFsk

[Prism @prismdawndotcom]

From Tehran’s perspective, this is not a moment for generosity. This is a moment for establishing that perfidy has a price. Some deterrence must be re-established. Some cost must be exacted, writes @ovesanwar

Read more: https://t.co/GjkVO8T73j

[Hassan Abdullah Niazi @Hassan_A_Niazi]

I avoid ever engaging with this one-trick Qazi pony, but, having known Asad Rahim since childhood I feel have some authority in saying he has more integrity in his little finger than this journo could muster in his entire ignoble career of personal attacks.