Venezuela accuses US of 'piracy' after seizing massive oil tanker

The U.S. military has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, marking a significant escalation in the administration's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. Lawmakers, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, have expressed concerns about the legality and implications of such actions, suggesting it could lead to a war.

The U.S. military has seized the Skipper, an oil tanker previously sanctioned in 2022, off the coast of Venezuela, reportedly carrying 1.1 million barrels of oil. This operation, confirmed by President Donald Trump, marks a significant escalation in U.S. military presence and actions in the region, which has seen increased tensions between the U.S. and the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro.

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.

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, an action confirmed by President Donald Trump. This operation, which involved an elite Coast Guard unit, marks a significant escalation in U.S. military operations in the region, with the Venezuelan government accusing the U.S. of theft.

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The U.S. military has escalated its operations against Venezuela by seizing an oil tanker off its coast, as confirmed by former President Donald Trump. This action is part of a broader strategy targeting drug trafficking and aims to disrupt the Venezuelan government's operations under Nicolás Maduro. Concerns are rising about potential military strikes and their impact on the oil market.

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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a significant escalation in military operations in the region. This action is part of the Trump administration's ongoing pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, who faces charges of narcoterrorism.