territorial waters
plural noun
: the waters under the sovereign jurisdiction of a nation or state including both marginal sea and inland waters
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The strait has long been considered an international waterway despite being in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its sitting in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters.
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Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters.
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The strait is considered an international waterway, despite being the territorial waters of Iran and Oman.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its sitting in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The strait is considered an international waterway, despite being the territorial waters of Iran and Oman.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
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“Territorial waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/territorial%20waters. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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