US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas denounces an act of aggression
The United States seized a vessel suspected of transporting sanctioned oil from Iran and Venezuela, prompting a strong reaction from Nicolás Maduro’s government.
| Sector | Pétrole |
|---|---|
| Theme | Politique & Géopolitique, Sécurité énergétique |
US forces intercepted an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast in an operation coordinated by several federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, and the Coast Guard. President Donald Trump confirmed the action, describing the vessel as “the largest tanker ever seized.” Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the vessel was transporting sanctioned oil intended to finance entities considered terrorist organisations.
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