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

The Justice Department is preparing to activate a maritime court to process the seizure of Iranian oil tankers, according to three people with knowledge of the plans. The court, which has historical roots in 19th-century maritime law, would be used to formalize ownership claims over captured vessels. No timeline for activation has been announced, and the Iranian government has not issued a public response.

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