U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Escalating Tensions in the Caribbean
The United States has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker shortly after it departed from a port, intensifying tensions in the Caribbean region. The tanker was reportedly under sanctions, and its seizure has been labeled by Venezuela as a serious international crime. The Venezuelan government has expressed strong opposition to the U.S. action, vowing to defend its sovereignty and interests. This incident adds to the ongoing geopolitical friction between the two nations, which have been at odds over various issues, including economic sanctions and political disagreements.