U.S. Seizes Second Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Escalating Tensions

CBS News • 05 Jan 19:43

The United States is preparing to intercept the Marinera, a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuelan crude shipments, as part of its ongoing pressure campaign against Venezuela.

The Guardian • 24 Dec 15:00

The U.S. has seized multiple Venezuelan oil tankers, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and prompting accusations of piracy from Venezuela.

BBC • 24 Dec 09:46

Venezuela has accused the United States of 'piracy' following the seizure of two oil tankers, escalating tensions between the two nations.

BBC • 23 Dec 10:36

The United States has seized the oil tanker Skipper near Venezuela, alleging it was transporting sanctioned oil, escalating tensions with the Maduro government.

ABC News • 22 Dec 18:42

President Trump orders a blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, escalating efforts against Nicolás Maduro's regime.

BBC • 21 Dec 21:23

The U.S. Coast Guard is actively pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, following recent seizures of vessels linked to the country's oil trade.

The New York Times • 21 Dec 02:48

The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the Centuries, a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude, marking the second such interception this month amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.

CBS News • 20 Dec 20:04

The United States has intercepted a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, intensifying efforts to enforce sanctions and pressure President Nicolás Maduro's government.

AP News • 20 Dec 19:45

U.S. forces have intercepted a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro following a recent blockade announcement.

BBC • 20 Dec 19:27

The United States has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government.

The Guardian • 19 Dec 19:14

The United States has escalated its military operations targeting Venezuelan oil shipments and alleged drug trafficking, leading to heightened tensions with President Nicolás Maduro's government.

Los Angeles Times • 18 Dec 01:18

President Trump announces a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government.

ABC News • 17 Dec 04:52

President Donald Trump has ordered a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government.

BBC • 17 Dec 00:31

President Donald Trump has announced a blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating tensions with Nicolás Maduro's government.

The New York Times • 13 Dec 02:49

The United States has seized the oil tanker Skipper off the coast of Venezuela, citing violations of sanctions against Venezuelan and Iranian oil exports.

Al Jazeera • 12 Dec 06:34

The United States has sanctioned three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, intensifying pressure on the Maduro regime.

BBC • 11 Dec 23:00

The United States has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker and imposed sanctions on President Nicolás Maduro's relatives and associated businesses, escalating pressure on the Venezuelan government.

The Guardian • 11 Dec 16:20

The United States has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the nation's coast, prompting condemnation from Venezuela and raising concerns among U.S. lawmakers about escalating tensions.

The Guardian • 11 Dec 13:56

US forces have seized the oil tanker Skipper off Venezuela's coast, alleging it was involved in transporting sanctioned oil, prompting condemnation from Caracas.

NPR • 11 Dec 05:08

The United States has seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying tensions with President Nicolás Maduro's government.

AP News • 11 Dec 01:05

The United States has seized the oil tanker Skipper off Venezuela's coast, escalating tensions with President Nicolás Maduro's government.

CNBC • 10 Dec 18:55

The United States has seized a large oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions with President Nicolás Maduro's government and impacting global oil prices.