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Trump news at a glance: Seizure of oil tanker marks new level of tensions between US and Venezuela

The United States has escalated its pressure campaign against Venezuela by seizing a large oil tanker off its coast, a move announced by President Donald Trump. This operation is seen as a significant step in the ongoing tensions between the U. S. and Nicolás Maduro's government, which has condemned the seizure as an act of piracy.

Trump news at a glance: Seizure of oil tanker marks new level of tensions between US and Venezuela

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • US forces seized the largest oil tanker ever taken off the coast of Venezuela.
  • The tanker was reportedly used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
  • President Trump described the seizure as part of a pressure campaign against Maduro's regime.
  • The Venezuelan government labeled the seizure as 'international piracy.'.
  • The operation involved military helicopters and was led by the US Coast Guard.
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Sources

  1. US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says
  2. Watch: Video shows US military seizing oil tanker
  3. Trump news at a glance: Seizure of oil tanker marks new level of tensions between US and Venezuela
  4. US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast as Trump's pressure campaign against Maduro rages on

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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