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?"