Breaking maritime escalation shocks the world as U.S. forces seize a Venezuelan oil tanker in a dramatic high-seas operation ordered under President Donald Trump. The bold boarding and capture of the vessel marks a major turning point in Washington’s confrontation with Caracas, sending a stark warning to the government of Nicolás Maduro. The seizure comes amid rising tensions over sanctions, oil exports, and alleged illicit activities at sea, raising fears of a wider U.S.–Venezuela standoff. br br #USSeizesOilTanker #VenezuelaOilTanker #USTankerSeizure #USVenezuelaTensions #OilTankerSeized #VenezuelanTanker #TrumpForeignPolicy #MaritimeSeizure #BreakingNews #GlobalOilCrisis #SanctionsEnforcement #HighSeasDrama #USMilitaryAction #VenezuelaCrisis #EnergyGeopolitics #OilWar #CaribbeanTensions #USNavy #WorldNews #GeopoliticalShockbr br ~HT.318~ED.102~PR.