US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela

Key Highlights

• The U. S. sanctioned six ships for transporting Venezuelan oil.
• The seized tanker, Skipper, will be brought to an American port.
• Sanctions were also imposed on Maduro's relatives and associated businesses.
• The U. S. describes Maduro's regime as illegitimate and involved in illicit activities.
• Caracas has labeled the U. S. actions as international piracy.