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US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Escalating Tensions

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Trump as part of a broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. This action has been condemned by Caracas as 'piracy' and marks a significant escalation in U.S. military operations in the region, reflecting ongoing tensions between the two nations.

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US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Escalating Tensions

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BBC News8 hours ago

US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela

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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 the White House plans to transport to a U.S. port to seize the oil onboard. This action has been condemned by Caracas as an act of 'international piracy.'

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NBC News9 hours ago

White House says U.S. intends to seize oil from tanker captured near Venezuela

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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. The White House intends to hold the vessel at a Texas port while releasing the crew upon docking. This action marks a significant escalation in U.S. military operations in the region, part of an ongoing pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government.

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Al Jazeera12 hours 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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Sky News12 hours ago

US won't 'stand by and watch sanctioned vessels', warns White House after tanker seized off Venezuela

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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 the U.S. will not tolerate sanctioned vessels operating freely at sea. This operation represents a significant escalation in U.S. military actions in the region, particularly against vessels associated with the Venezuelan government.

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France 2416 hours 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 Jazeera18 hours 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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France 2418 hours ago

US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

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The U.S. military has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. This action marks a significant escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro, reflecting ongoing tensions between Washington and Caracas.

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The Guardian19 hours 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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NPRa day 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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France 24a day ago

US forces seize oil tanker near Venezuela, Caracas condemns move as 'piracy'

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U.S. forces have seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, who described it as part of a broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. The Venezuelan government has condemned the action, labeling it as 'piracy' and 'theft.'

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via France 24