international waters

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A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

"The detention of the flotilla activists in international waters had already represented a serious affront to international law," he wrote on X on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 5, 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

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

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