🚨 URGENT NEWS: UNITED STATES CAPTURES LARGE OIL TANKER CLOSE TO VENEZUELA
President Donald Trump has declared that U. S. officials have seized what he referred to as “the largest tanker ever captured” near the shores of Venezuela.
The vessel — a VLCC registered in Guyana named The Skipper — was reportedly transporting more than 1.1 million barrels of crude oil. Reports indicate it was headed to Cuba after secretly loading cargo from Venezuela and Iran, both of which are under strict U. S. sanctions.
A joint operation involving the U. S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and military support resulted in the capture. Video provided by Attorney General Pam Bondi depicts U. S. personnel descending onto the ship via a helicopter.
Officials assert that The Skipper has been associated for many years with an oil smuggling network linked to groups designated as extremists internationally.
This significant action comes as Trump intensifies his campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, recently asserting that “Maduro will not hold on to power for much longer” and suggesting that additional actions may be forthcoming.
Immediately, global oil markets reacted:
🛢️ WTI rose by +1.2% to $58.95
🛢️ Brent increased by +1.15% to $62.65
Experts warn that this seizure could lead shipping companies to be significantly more reluctant to transport oil from Venezuela — possibly altering the logistics of oil movement in the region.
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Remain vigilant — the global political situation is evolving rapidly.
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