The actions of Aya refers to the term reprisal, an act that is a violation of international law but that is permitted as a response to another nation’s violation of international law. In page 228, when Iranian radicals took U.S. diplomats hostage with the support of Iranian government, this was clear violation of international law. In response, U.S can also violate International law that would directly harm Iran. When Iran was at war, Iraq used chemical weapons. When Iran protested that its rights are violated, no nation showed sympathy because it was the first one to violate the law. Similarly, Aya argues that this was not the first time that Dominic violated the same law, therefore, it is right for Maria to sink his vessels.
