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

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

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

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