Trump Announces US Seizure of Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Coast

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CARIBBEAN — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that United States forces seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast. The announcement indicated the operation was led by the U.S. Coast Guard with Navy support.

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This action was described as occurring in international waters, and portrayed as the largest seizure of its kind. This development aligns with measures against suspected illicit activities in the region.