U.S. seizes massive oil tanker 'Skipper' off Venezuela's coast, carrying 1.1 million barrels of crude oil. The vessel was headed to Cuba, violating U.S. sanctions. Federal agencies, including FBI and Coast Guard, executed the operation.

Sanctions Imposed: U.S. targets Venezuela's oil sector and Maduro's family members

Tanker Details: Skipper, a VLCC, previously sanctioned for oil trading with Iran

Venezuela's Response: Condemns "blatant theft" and "international piracy"

Oil Prices: WTI rises +1.2% to $58.95, Brent rises +1.15% to $62.65

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