(1) and (2) cannot be true any more because the UN authorized/declared naval blockades that were no act of war, such as against Yugoslavia (arms only IIRC).
(3) makes no sense whatsoever, do you have a source to back it up?
(4) Maybe it can, but it's not allowed to use whatever means are necessary. See unrestricted sub warfare and certain forms of excessive violence against civilians.
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