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U.S. Escalates Pressure on Maduro with Seizure of Oil Tanker

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a significant escalation in its pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro's regime. This action, confirmed by President Trump, is part of a broader strategy to undermine Maduro's financial resources amid ongoing tensions and international condemnation. The Venezuelan government has labeled the seizure an 'act of piracy.'

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U.S. Escalates Pressure on Maduro with Seizure of Oil Tanker

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HuffPost2 days ago

U.S. Preparing To Seize More Tankers Off Venezuela's Coast, Sources Say

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The U.S. is reportedly preparing to seize additional tankers off the coast of Venezuela, a move aimed at intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's regime. This follows a recent seizure of an oil tanker, which has been confirmed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader strategy against the Venezuelan government.

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France 242 days ago

Seized oil tanker off Venezuela to be brought to US as tensions mount

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The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, which is part of a broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. The White House announced that the tanker will be brought to a U.S. port, escalating tensions between the two nations.

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France 243 days ago

Seized oil tanker off Venezuela to be brought to US as tensions mount

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The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by the White House, which stated that the vessel will be brought to a U.S. port. This operation is part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government, which has been facing international sanctions and condemnation.

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The Wall Street Journal3 days ago

Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Strikes at the Heart of Maduro’s Grip on Power

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The U.S. has intensified its campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move aimed at undermining his regime's financial resources. This action is part of a broader strategy to exert pressure on Maduro's government, which has faced increasing scrutiny and sanctions from the international community.

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Al Jazeera3 days ago

Venezuela tanker being brought to US as White House considers more seizures

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The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, who stated that this action is part of a broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. The tanker is being brought to a U.S. port, with plans to hold it while releasing the crew upon docking.

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The Guardian3 days ago

Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan boats? – The Latest

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U.S. forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a significant escalation in President Donald Trump’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government, which has condemned the action as an act of international piracy. This seizure is part of a broader strategy to exert pressure on Maduro's regime amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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France 243 days ago

Venezuela: US forces seize oil tanker

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U.S. forces have seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a significant escalation in the ongoing pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro's regime, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. The Venezuelan government has condemned this action, labeling it as 'blatant theft' and 'piracy.'

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Al Jazeera3 days ago

‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?

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The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump. This action is part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing pressure on the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro, amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Caracas.

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The Guardian3 days ago

First Thing: Venezuela decries ‘act of piracy’ after US forces seize oil tanker off country’s coast

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U.S. forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move described by the Venezuelan government as an 'act of piracy.' This action marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime, which has faced increasing sanctions and military operations from the U.S. government.

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NPR3 days ago

Trump administration says the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast

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The Trump administration has confirmed the seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, an action that underscores the ongoing military operations aimed at exerting pressure on the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro. This seizure is part of a broader strategy that includes military strikes against alleged drug trafficking activities in the region.

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