international waters

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The missions have flown over international waters, never over land, getting as close as 30 miles from the island, possibly to deter any attempts of breaching the oil blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

If the U.S. doesn’t rely on foreign oil, why should it be concerned about international waters?

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Basulto insisted the planes were "in international waters, north of Havana" when they were attacked.

From BBC • May 20, 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