international waters
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He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
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
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
