.US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (December 10) announced that the United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in the administration’s campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump described the operation as unprecedented in scale.

He added that “other things are happening,” without providing details, saying he would address the matter further at a later time.

The move comes as American forces have expanded operations in the region, targeting vessels Washington claims are tied to narcoterrorism and drug trafficking networks connected to the Maduro government.

Heightened military activity near Venezuela

The seizure followed an unusual US military show of force: a pair of American f

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