international waters

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The US said its strikes on Saturday and Sunday were in response to "aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

They were detained by Israel after its soldiers seized them in international waters.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

If the U.S. doesn’t rely on foreign oil, why should it be concerned about international waters?

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

On Feb. 24, 1996, six members of the Brothers in three Cessna planes were on one of their regular humanitarian missions, flying over international waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As soon as I step outside, I'm in international waters.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir