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🚢 The U.S. recently seized a massive oil tanker, Skipper, carrying 1.1 million barrels of Venezuelan *crude oil**, due to violations. This action, executed in international waters, demonstrates strict **sanctions compliance* and the complex application of *international law**. The incident, a major development in **venezuela news* and US **foreign affairs**, reflects ongoing efforts against illicit black market oil shipments.

The White House confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela and stated its intention to confiscate the oil cargo, though a formal legal process must be followed.

Here are the key details reported by news outlets, including the details from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as covered by Yamiche Alcindor and others:

🚢 The Seizure
Vessel Name: The tanker was identified as the Skipper, a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC).

Reason for Seizure: The U.S. executed a seizure warrant because the vessel was a "sanctioned shadow vessel" known for transporting black-market oil to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a sanctioned entity. The ship was also carrying Venezuelan crude oil.


The Operation: The seizure was carried out in international waters by U.S. forces, including the Coast Guard's Maritime Security and Response Team, the FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations, supported by Navy forces and helicopters.

Cargo Value: The tanker was thought to be carrying approximately 1.1 million barrels of oil.

🏛️ White House Intentions
Vessel and Crew: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the vessel is being taken to a U.S. port (believed to be in Texas, as mentioned in your query) and is undergoing a forfeiture process. The crew is reportedly being interviewed and is expected to be released.

Oil Seizure: The U.S. intends to seize the oil onboard but stated that a legal process for the seizure of the cargo will be followed.

Broader Context: The administration framed the seizure as part of its commitment to enforcing sanctions against illicit oil trade that benefits the Maduro regime and entities like the IRGC.

Venezuelan officials condemned the action, calling the seizure an "act of international piracy" and "blatant theft" of their nation's resources.