'Spoof' ship: Seized oil tanker Skipper hid location data, visited Iran and Venezuela
The seizure of the oil tanker Skipper comes as President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in recent weeks.
Last updated: 2025-12-11 20:37:01 ET
The seizure of the oil tanker Skipper comes as President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in recent weeks.
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