US EditionTrump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
- On Dec 16, President Donald Trump ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, calling the regime a `FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION` on Truth Social.
- As part of a pressure campaign, the order follows a U.S. seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker last week after a regional military buildup.
- Hundreds of U.S. troops and ships have been positioned near Venezuela, supporting the blockade posture while strikes on vessels in international waters in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have killed at least 95 people in 25 known strikes.
- The Trump administration said the campaign stops drugs bound for U.S. shores, while Susie Wiles, Trump chief of staff, said Trump `wants to keep on blowing boats up until Maduro cries uncle.`
- Trump warned that Venezuela is surrounded by what he called the largest Armada, while Maduro denounced the actions as imperialist moves to seize the country's oil, gas and minerals.
563 Articles
563 Articles
Trump Escalates Pressure With Blockade Of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
President Donald Trump has ordered a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. The announcement follows last week’s US military seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker that had departed a Venezuelan port. The administration has not clarified how many vessels would be affected, but Trump’s statement suggests further seizures are likely. pic.twitte…
The US has three goals when it comes down hard on Venezuela, according to an expert.
In addition to the fight against drug gangs, the South American country's most valuable raw material is increasingly being targeted. Trump has imposed a blockade on "sanctioned" oil tankers. Furthermore, the 79-year-old head of state wrote on his online platform Truth Social, Venezuela has stolen the US "oil, land and other assets" and demanded "immediate return." The oil state's leadership called this "grotesk" and a serious violation of intern…
Trump announces total blockade of “sanctioned” Venezuelan oil tankers
US President Donald Trump has ordered a complete blockade of sanctioned oil vessels entering and leaving Venezuela, dramatically escalating Washington's military pressure campaign against the Maduro regime.
US President Donald Trump said he has ordered the blockade of all "sanctioned tankers" moving to or from Venezuela, increasing pressure on authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro and the country's economy.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
