Original: In 1976, after Iceland threatened to close a major NATO base in retaliation, a compromise between the two states was agreed that eventually allowed a maximum of 24 British trawlers access to the disputed 200 nautical mile (370 km) limit.
Simplified: In 1976, a compromise between the two states allowed a maximum of 24 British trawlers access to the disputed 200 nautical mile (370 km) limit.