The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, three officials told Reuters on Wednesday, a move that raised oil prices and is likely to further inflame tensions between Washington and Caracas.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military buildup in the region, including an aircraft carrier, fighter jets and tens of thousands of troops.

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the operation was led by the U.S. Coast Guard. They did not name the tanker, which country's flag it was flying or exactly where the interdiction took place.

Oil futures rose following news of the seizure, after trading in negative territory earlier in the day. Global Brent crude futures were trading at $62.35 US a barrel, up 41 cents, at 2:32 p.m. ET, while U.S

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