The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in a rare move, escalating tensions between the two countries. American troops, including elite forces and active-duty military soldiers, executed a seizure warrant on the tanker named Skipper, which was allegedly used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. President Trump confirmed the seizure and hinted at potential future actions, while Venezuela’s President Maduro vowed to defend his country against the US.
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