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To: Celerity
So who lays claim to the strait?

It should be considered open territory imho, the navigation lanes should not be controlled by any single country as they are not "in" any country.

98 posted on 04/09/2026 11:48:58 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro
Exactly,,,,,,from Grok,,,,

Does the US charge for ships transiting our territorial waters?

No, the United States does not charge ships simply for transiting its territorial waters (the 12-nautical-mile territorial sea). Under international law, which the US follows as customary law, foreign ships have the right of innocent passage. This allows them to navigate continuously and expeditiously through the territorial sea without stopping or engaging in activities that could harm the coastal state’s peace, good order, or security. Coastal states like the US cannot levy charges or fees solely for this passage.

117 posted on 04/09/2026 1:13:30 PM PDT by volare737 ( Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated.)
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