CBS News reported a major maritime seizure operation this morning. Around 6 a.m. Wednesday, authorities intercepted the M/T SKIPPER, an oil tanker registered under Guyana's flag, in the Southern Caribbean waters near Venezuela's coastline. The vessel, reportedly carrying Iranian crude, was detained in a coordinated action involving two MH-60 Seahawk helicopters. This development adds another layer to ongoing tensions in the region's energy supply chain. Oil markets might see ripples from this, especially given the tanker's origin and the strategic importance of Caribbean shipping lanes. Worth watching how this plays into broader energy price movements.
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AirdropHunter007
· 12-11 02:52
Iranian oil tanker is once again seized, oil prices are set to soar, brothers holding positions should be nervous
Now the Caribbean is also becoming a battleground, energy shortages are definitely good news for certain cryptocurrencies
When Venezuela has issues, the global energy landscape gets chaotic, who can guarantee profits
Wow, with this pace, oil prices will definitely rise, stay tuned for updates on this matter
The incidents in the Caribbean have even alarmed MH-60, this is serious, they are really making big moves
Iranian oil tankers being blocked, honestly, an energy crisis is coming, the times are changing, everyone
Don't just look at oil prices, the geopolitical behind-the-scenes are the real main event
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GateUser-44a00d6c
· 12-11 02:51
Coming to seize Iranian oil tankers again? This trick is getting a bit old.
Do oil prices still need to continue soaring...
Is the Caribbean Sea this competitive now?
It feels like there's a lot of twists and turns behind this matter.
After checking for a long time, it's still an energy war.
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FarmHopper
· 12-11 02:51
Iranian crude oil is at it again; oil prices really need to go up.
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The Caribbean Sea has become a battleground; the geopolitical game is truly intense.
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Checked an Iranian oil tanker, but how many are still unaccounted for behind it?
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MH-60 helicopters are deployed; this time, it's a big deal.
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Once again, the energy supply chain is disrupted; hoarders are about to profit.
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Venezuela, Iran, and Guyana—these three countries form a somewhat complex triangle.
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Just inspecting one oil tanker, can it really change the oil market? It smells more like an information war.
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The southern Caribbean route is blocked again; freight rates are likely to rise.
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GasFeeCrier
· 12-11 02:51
Iranian oil tanker has encountered trouble again, this time causing oil prices to spike
It's the same old trick, seizure → oil prices rise → we buy the dip
Venezuela is getting too complicated, the Caribbean Sea has truly become a battleground
Helicopters are being deployed; it seems this time they are serious... Energy wars never cease
In the short term, oil prices will definitely soar, and the air force folks should be happy
Still daring to transport Iranian oil? Quite bold
If this keeps up, gasoline prices will rise again, so annoying
The energy supply chain is constantly playing out this drama, when will it end
Honestly, it's still a choke point; we are passively taking hits
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NFT_Therapy
· 12-11 02:48
Here we go again? Iranian oil tankers are seized, and oil prices are going to shake again...
This move clearly involves playing geopolitical games. The Caribbean was already chaotic, and now it's even more intense.
By the way, will this trigger any on-chain energy derivatives?
Still observing, it feels like the commodities sector still needs to wait for the right wind direction.
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PaperHandsCriminal
· 12-11 02:28
Here we go again, oil tankers being hijacked, and oil prices are about to spike again.
Iran's oil, Venezuela's seas, Guyana's ships... this Russian nesting doll is really deep, and my paper hands are getting dizzy just watching.
The Caribbean Sea is now as unsafe as the stock market; anything can be hijacked.
Oil prices are probably about to surge, and my short position is about to be forced to cover again.
MH-60 helicopters are already deployed; this time it's serious... Is the energy chain that fragile?
Perfect, another piece of good news and bad news; my stop-loss orders are about to gather dust.
CBS News reported a major maritime seizure operation this morning. Around 6 a.m. Wednesday, authorities intercepted the M/T SKIPPER, an oil tanker registered under Guyana's flag, in the Southern Caribbean waters near Venezuela's coastline. The vessel, reportedly carrying Iranian crude, was detained in a coordinated action involving two MH-60 Seahawk helicopters. This development adds another layer to ongoing tensions in the region's energy supply chain. Oil markets might see ripples from this, especially given the tanker's origin and the strategic importance of Caribbean shipping lanes. Worth watching how this plays into broader energy price movements.