Written Replies of the Parties to Questions put by Judges during the Oral Proceedings and Observations submitted by the Parties on Replies

CASE CONCERNING OIL PLATFORMS
(Islamic Republic of Iran v. United States of America)

RESPONSE TO THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN TO THE QUESTIONS OF
JUDGE RIGAUX ADDRESSED TO BOTH PARTIES

FIRST QUESTION:

"What is the legal status of oil platforms constructed by aState on its continental shelf!

What types of jurisdiction are exercised over such installations? How does the status of

oil platforms vary depending on whether they are situated within a State's territorial

sea or outside it?"

Documents submitted by United States of America after the Closure of the Written Proceedings: Expert Report and Diplomatic Note from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Washington D.C. to the United States

THE LEGAL ADVISER
DEPAATMENT OF STATE

WASHINGTON

November 20, 2002

Sir,

At the November 6 meeting of the agents of the Islamic

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