territorial waters

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The U.S.-proposed route goes through Oman’s territorial waters and is located south of the Traffic Separation Scheme.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

This means routing through Iran’s territorial waters, working out a toll and paying the extortion money in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Sri Lanka said an Iranian navy frigate with 180 crew was sinking just outside the island's territorial waters.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

At eight, we reach six fathoms—the limit of American territorial waters.

From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by Bone, David W. (David William)