U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, President Trump Announces, Escalating Tensions
The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, as announced by President Trump. This action has heightened tensions between the two nations. The tanker, identified as The Skipper, was seized by U.S. forces, including the Coast Guard and special operations units, in a coordinated operation involving helicopters and maritime security teams. The vessel was previously sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department for alleged connections to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah. Venezuela's government has condemned the seizure, labeling it as an act of international piracy and attributing it to U.S. interests in Venezuela's natural resources. 
