New footage of U.S. seizing oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
MSNBC·2025-12-11 01:10
Geopolitical & Legal - US agents executed a seizure warrant on a crude oil tanker [1] - The tanker was allegedly used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran [1] - A federal judge signed off on the warrant, indicating a legal basis for the seizure [2] - The operation has both domestic and international legal implications [2] Energy Industry & Sanctions - The seizure involves the transportation of crude oil, a key commodity in the energy industry [1] - The oil is described as "sanctioned oil," highlighting the impact of international sanctions on oil trade [1]