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Trump says US seizes massive Venezuelan oil tanker

Trump administration taking seized oil tanker to US, claiming oil

The Trump administration intends to transport an oil tanker seized off the coast of Venezuela to a U.S. port and claim the oil it's carrying, the White House said.

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December 11, 2025 - Machado calls Trump’s actions ‘decisive’ after US seizes oil tanker

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Thursday briefing: Seized oil tanker; Trump administration billionaires; interest rates; ancient fire; and more

‘Is this about oil?’: Reporter confronts Trump over motives behind Venezuela campaign

During a press conference, President Trump was questioned about the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker.

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US issues fresh sanctions targeting Maduro's family, Venezuela-linked oil tankers

U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Maduro’s Family and the Oil Sector

What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The seizure was a joint operation by law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military.

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US bringing seized tanker to port, as Venezuela war threats build

Trump makes ‘knockout’ move against Venezuela, seizes oil tanker off coast; Caracas cries 'piracy’