Hypothetically, the pirates could be prosecuted in Iran. Iran is asignatoryto UNCLOS without any reservations as to the definition of piracy contained therein. However, Iran hasnot ratifiedthe Convention and it
"If the court comes after us, Israel or other US allies, we will not sit quietly," Bolton further said in 2018.Pulling out of the ICC is no longer cheap rhetoric for African leaders. It is now a must.Get out of that thing before the Americans use it to get to you!