U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Military Raid
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The United States has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in a military operation. The White House announced the action on Thursday.
U.S. forces took control of the vessel in a helicopter raid off the coast of Venezuela. Officials stated the tanker is linked to the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
The seized ship will now be taken to a U.S. port. The move significantly increases tensions between Washington and Caracas.
The raid targeted assets tied to Maduro's administration. The U.S. has imposed heavy sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry.