The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a 45-second video clip that it states shows the U.S. military seizing an oil tanker near Venezuela.
The footage displays military helicopters approaching the vessel, followed by individuals identified as U.S. troops boarding the tanker. This operation, which was conducted under the leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard, had been announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
According to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who published the video online, the tanker was engaged in the transportation of sanctioned oil originating from both Venezuela and Iran.