territorial waters

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China says it is acting inside its territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

This means routing through Iran’s territorial waters, working out a toll and paying the extortion money in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Takaichi has vowed that Japan will steadfastly protect its territory, territorial waters and airspace.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

I found it a delightful sensation being so close to the enemy coast, in his territorial waters, in fact.

From The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne by King-Hall, Stephen, Sir