territorial waters

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A vessel was reported as taken by “unauthorized personnel” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and subsequently headed toward Iranian territorial waters, according to U.K.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Authorities are now investigating how the drone ended up in Greece's territorial waters and why it may have been in the Mediterranean.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The U.S.-proposed route goes through Oman’s territorial waters and is located south of the Traffic Separation Scheme.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

China says it is acting inside its territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Sao Tome is optimistic about   the development of petroleum resources in its territorial waters in   the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea; production could begin as early as 2004.

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency