The United States has seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions with both Iran and the Maduro government. President Donald Trump confirmed the tanker was allegedly transporting sanctioned Venezuelan oil to Iran—signaling a clear shift in U.S. policy and American influence in the Western Hemisphere.br br In this video, we break down why the U.S. made this move, how it impacts global oil politics, and what this means for the future of U.S.–Venezuela–Iran relations.br br Key Topics Covered:br • U.S. foreign policy shiftbr • Venezuelan oil sanctionsbr • Iran–Venezuela cooperationbr • American influence in Latin Americabr • Geopolitical tensionsbr br If you want more breaking geopolitical updates, subscribe for daily news and expert insights.