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MNN Global · December 20, 2025 · 1 min read

US seizes second oil tanker near Venezuela amid sanctions

What happened: The US has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast following President Trump's order to block sanctioned vessels from entering or leaving the country.

Why it matters:

  • It intensifies US efforts to enforce sanctions on Venezuela's oil exports.
  • The action affects Venezuelan oil trade and international shipping routes in the region.

MNN Take: The US is using maritime enforcement to restrict Venezuela's oil exports as part of broader sanctions aimed at pressuring the Venezuelan government.

Sources: BBC News (Breaking)