US to ‘vigorously prosecute’ of buyers and sellers of sanctioned Iranian oil as Hormuz blockade begins

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The United States has implemented a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran. US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Department of Justice will prosecute anyone buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil. The US Navy has begun enforcing the blockade across Iran's coastline. President Trump described it as a complete blockade, stating no ships would pass until Iran changes position. CENTCOM said the blockade applies to all vessels entering Iranian ports while maintaining freedom of navigation for non-Iranian traffic. US military operations include mine clearance efforts and destroyer deployments.

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