In the mid-1990s, Greece attempted to extend its territorial waters in the Aegean Sea to 12 miles but scuttled the plan after Turkey declared that such a move would be a casus belli, or cause for war.

Greek MPs approve extension of territorial waters in Ionian Sea. The move comes days before Greece and Turkey resume exploratory talks over contested maritime claims in the Aegean Sea.

Presently, Turkey claims a territorial sea of six nautical miles and has not exercised its claim over the 12 nautical miles from its coast in the Aegean Sea. Published - June 14, 2022 01:40 pm IST ...