Why did the US seize Venezuelan oil tanker?
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The US seized a Venezuelan oil tanker to enforce sanctions on Venezuelan and Iranian oil, marking the first such seizure as part of a broader pressure campaign against President Maduro. The operation involved special forces and aimed to cut off a major revenue source for Venezuela, with US officials citing violations of sanctions and linking the action to efforts against narco-terrorism.
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U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast
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- U.S. military seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela's coast 3s
- Tanker allegedly violated sanctions on Venezuelan and Iranian oil 8s
- Operation involved special forces, Coast Guard, and Marines from USS Ford 1m 50s
- Seizure is part of U.S. pressure campaign against President Maduro 1m 14s
- U.S. may consider seizing more tankers in the future 2m 36s
