Trump says 'I guess' U.S. could keep seized oil tanker — but a sale appears likely
Why it matters
The US government is considering keeping a seized oil tanker, but a sale is likely. The US has generated $47 million from past seizures of foreign oil, including Iranian assets. This indicates a trend of profiting from seized assets.
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The U.S. government has kept the proceeds from past seizures of foreign oil, generating $47 million from forfeited Iranian assets in 2024
Original article published by CNBC on December 11, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.