international waters
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He warned that if Iran refused to relinquish its control of these international waters it would set a "dangerous precedent" for other strategic waterways in the world.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
He has opposed the moves by Iran and the U.S., citing United Nations laws governing international waters.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
It can be reclusive and even unwelcoming, but it can’t attack its neighbors, blockade international waters, or export extremism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
He said the tanker was currently in international waters but in Libya's search and rescue zone about 53 nautical miles north of Tripoli and heading south.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
These “floating warehouses” were then anchored in international waters for six months or even a year, beyond the reach of the Coast Guard.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
