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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

‘Will vigorously prosecute’: US warns against trading Iranian oil amid Hormuz blockade move

The United States on Monday warned it will “vigorously prosecute” anyone involved in buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil, as tensions rose following the announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute anyone who buys or sells sanctioned Iranian oil. The Department of Justice fully supports our Commander in Chief @POTUS and our military,” US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a post on X.

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