US Plans to Activate Dormant Maritime War Court to Seize Iranian Oil Tankers

The US Justice Department intends to reactivate a long-dormant Civil War-era admiralty court to legally streamline the military capture and forfeiture of Iranian oil shipments.

26 Aug, 19:07 — 26 Aug, 19:07

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US Aims to Revive Civil War-Era Court to Claim Iran Oil as Prize

The Justice Department is preparing to activate a long-dormant maritime war court to streamline military capture of Iranian oil tankers as US prizes, according to three people familiar with the plans.

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US Plans to Activate Dormant Maritime War Court to Seize Iranian Oil Tankers

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