US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

[Maximum Overkill 2,581]

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, a move that raised oil prices and is likely to further inflame tensions between Washington and Caracas.

"We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and other things are happening," Trump said.

The seizure could signal new and intensifying efforts to go after Venezuela's oil, the country's main source of revenue.

Three U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the operation was led by the U.S. Coast Guard. They did not name the tanker, which country's flag it was flying or exactly where the interdiction took place.

British maritime risk management group Vanguard said the tanker Skipper was believed to have been seized off Venezuela early on Wednesday. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the tanker for what Washington said was involvement in Iranian oil trading when it was called the Adisa.

[dogcows 1,177]

26 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said:

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, a move that raised oil prices and is likely to further inflame tensions between Washington and Caracas.

"We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and other things are happening," Trump said.

The seizure could signal new and intensifying efforts to go after Venezuela's oil, the country's main source of revenue.

Three U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the operation was led by the U.S. Coast Guard. They did not name the tanker, which country's flag it was flying or exactly where the interdiction took place.

British maritime risk management group Vanguard said the tanker Skipper was believed to have been seized off Venezuela early on Wednesday. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the tanker for what Washington said was involvement in Iranian oil trading when it was called the Adisa.

Wait… they can just stop boats? They don’t need to kill everybody on board? Could have sworn they were insisting the opposite was true...  

[Ron_Artest 2,392]

More wars!

[Maximum Overkill 2,581]

1 hour ago, dogcows said:

Wait… they can just stop boats? 

Yes, what are they going to do about it?

[seafoam1 3,481]

5 hours ago, Ron_Artest said:

More wars!

Well, nothing as cool as Ukraine, but ok. 

[Maximum Overkill 2,581]

Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Shows

The ship has frequently carried oil from countries under U.S. sanctions, and its tracking data shows multiple recent trips to Iran and Venezuela.

[MDC 8,030]

MO posted this in the other thread too.  

[Nomad99 840]

17 hours ago, dogcows said:

Wait… they can just stop boats? They don’t need to kill everybody on board? Could have sworn they were insisting the opposite was true...  

Are you actually dumb enough to not know the difference or are you (shockingly) purposefully trying to muddy the waters so it fits your narrative? I'll take option #2 for $500 Alex......

[dogcows 1,177]

1 hour ago, Nomad99 said:

Are you actually dumb enough to not know the difference or are you (shockingly) purposefully trying to muddy the waters so it fits your narrative? I'll take option #2 for $500 Alex......

You forgot option 3: that you might have zero sense of humor or sarcasm.

[Hardcore troubadour 16,002]

Democrats like declaring sanctions, they just don’t have the balls to enforce them. 

[dogcows 1,177]

2 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Democrats like declaring sanctions, they just don’t have the balls to enforce them. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c047zrzr2xro

Do you ever tire of being flat-out wrong all the time?

[edjr 7,004]

Can we just stop focking around and blow up every boat that isn't from the USA?

I'd love to see some yachts get blown up

[Ron_Artest 2,392]

19 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Democrats like declaring sanctions, they just don’t have the balls to enforce them. 

Thinks this is about upholding sanctions

[Hardcore troubadour 16,002]

13 minutes ago, dogcows said:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c047zrzr2xro

Do you ever tire of being flat-out wrong all the time?

The two aren’t even comparable. So desperate.  

[Ron_Artest 2,392]

Just now, Hardcore troubadour said:

The two aren’t even comparable. So desperate.  

Correct.  Trump doesn't have the balls to stand up to Putin.