international waters

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The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • 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

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

Washington accused Cuba of unlawfully targeting civilian planes in international waters, and other countries condemned the action.

From BBC • 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