US Seizes Oil Tanker, Escalates Tensions with Venezuela

President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuelas Maduro, seizing largest oil tanker ever by U.S. and deploying military fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela. The U.S. has also increased its military presence in the region, targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats and hinting at future land attacks. Despite previous concessions, such as allowing Chevron to continue oil operations, the U.S. is now taking a more aggressive stance against Maduro, who faces narcoterrorism charges in the U.S. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.