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International waters are defined as open maritime areas that are not under the control, sovereignty, or influence of any single country and are freely accessible to all states of the world. The most prominent characteristic of these waters is that all states possess equal rights and no state has greater authority than another. Within these waters, all states may engage in fishing, navigation, or maritime trade activities by virtue of their equal rights. Consequently, no state or its enforcement

The Bozkurt-Lotus Case is a maritime accident that occurred on 2 August 1926 in international waters off the coast of the island of Midilli, and the ensuing international legal dispute. This case holds significant historical and legal importance as it affirmed the judicial authority and sovereignty of the newly established Republic of Türkiye, definitively marked the end of the capitulations era, and established an important precedent in international law regarding jurisdiction over maritime inc

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, natural sea passage located in the southwest of Asia, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Oman Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The strait, whose northern shores belong to Iran and southern shores to Oman, serves as a critical maritime corridor for the international transfer of energy resources from the Middle East. Geographically, the Strait of Hormuz forms the main route for the seaborne transport of oil, natural gas, and other commercial goods exiting the Persian G