international waters

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They were among about 175 activists detained when Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats in international waters near Greece.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

If America were to abandon its insistence on secure navigation in international waters, it would reverse U.S. foreign and security policy since the maritime Quasi-War with France in 1798.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Sri Lanka recovered 84 bodies from where the ship went down after it was struck in international waters on Wednesday, and more than 60 people from it remain missing.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

On 8 December, Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker, MT Valiant Roar, while it was in international waters.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Not only had it taken place in international waters, but it turned out that the I’m Alone had been manned by Canadians sailing under a Canadian flag.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield