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What is the latest on US seizing tankers?

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The US has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela, is pursuing a third (Bella 1), and continues a blockade targeting sanctioned oil shipments. These actions have escalated tensions, with Venezuela and China condemning them as piracy and violations of international law. The seizures are part of a broader US campaign involving increased military presence and strikes on alleged drug boats, resulting in over 100 deaths. Oil prices have risen amid concerns about supply disruptions.

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Venezuelans accuse Trump of 'piracy' over U.S. tanker seizure

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  • Venezuelans protested US military build-up and blockade in Caracas
  • Venezuela accused the US of piracy over oil tanker seizure 12s
  • President Maduro criticized Trump for focusing on Venezuela 38s
  • Trump warned Venezuela, citing largest US armada in South America 1m 29s
  • Venezuelan Assembly introduced anti-piracy bill in response 2m 5s

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Venezuelans accuse Trump of 'piracy' over U.S. tanker seizure
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DW News
12 hours ago
Venezuelans accuse Trump of 'piracy' over U.S. tanker seizure

Venezuelans protested US naval blockade and tanker seizures, calling them piracy. President Maduro condemned the measures and Venezuela introduced an anti-piracy bill in response.

U.S. strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
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France 24
12 hours ago
U.S. strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific

The US is pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela after seizing two others, with President Trump stating the US will keep the seized oil and ships, possibly for sale or reserves.

U.S. seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela as Trump warns Maduro
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CBS News
1 day ago
U.S. seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela as Trump warns Maduro

The US seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela, with the first, Skipper, nearing Texas, and is pursuing a third vessel. The Venezuelan government condemned the seizures as theft and kidnapping.

China says U.S. ship seizures ‘serious violation' of international law
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Reuters
1 day ago
China says U.S. ship seizures ‘serious violation' of international law

China accused the US of violating international law after the US intercepted the Panama-flagged Centuries carrying sanctioned Venezuelan oil to China. The US is also pursuing a third tanker, Bella 1.

U.S. pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say
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Reuters
2 days ago
U.S. pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say

The US Coast Guard is pursuing a third oil tanker, Bella 1, after intercepting the Centuries and Skipper, as part of efforts to enforce sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports.

U.S. pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, official says
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CBS News
2 days ago
U.S. pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, official says

A US official says the Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil vessel after seizing a second tanker off Venezuela. The Venezuelan government called the actions theft and piracy.

Oil tanker seized off Venezuela, second in two weeks
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France 24
2 days ago
Oil tanker seized off Venezuela, second in two weeks

The US seized a Chinese-owned, Panama-flagged tanker, Centuries, marking the second such seizure in two weeks. Venezuela condemned the action as theft and plans to appeal to the UN Security Council.

U.S. seizes another oil tanker near Venezuela
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CBS News
3 days ago
U.S. seizes another oil tanker near Venezuela

US officials confirmed the Coast Guard led the seizure of a second Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters this month, following a blockade on sanctioned oil ships.

Maduro slams Trump's oil tanker blockade as 'grotesque threat'
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CBS News
6 days ago
Maduro slams Trump's oil tanker blockade as 'grotesque threat'

President Maduro called the US blockade a 'grotesque threat' and accused the US of violating international law, with plans to bring the issue to the United Nations.

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