U.S. Forces Seize Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Escalating Tensions
U.S. forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, as announced by President Trump. The seizure is part of the U.S.'s ongoing pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. President Trump did not provide details on the ownership or destination of the tanker. This action comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the U.S. increasing its military presence in the Caribbean and conducting strikes against vessels it claims are involved in drug trafficking. Venezuela, a founding member of OPEC, has the largest proven oil reserves globally and exports a significant portion of its oil to China and the U.S. 
