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
They were detained by Israel after its soldiers seized them in international waters.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
On Feb. 24, 1996, six members of the Brothers in three Cessna planes were on one of their regular humanitarian missions, flying over international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
He warned that if Iran refused to relinquish its control of these international waters it would set a "dangerous precedent" for other strategic waterways in the world.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 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
