>> Err that's what sanctions are. If it was internal it would be a directive
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Sanctions only apply to the jurisdiction of the countries applying the sanctions. So a country external to the EU does not have to follow or abide by EU sanctions.
The tanker seized in Gibraltar was in UK territory (if it was in Gibraltar or its waters) and therefore was subject to its laws. If it were in international waters I don't think a lot could have been done about it.
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