US armed forces’ seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.

In December 2025, the U.S. did seize an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela — just not the one shown in viral posts.

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated further this week after President Trump announced that the U.S.

"Outrage erupts as Trump's dim-witted response reveals shocking truth behind latest operation. Viewers are in disbelief! 😱 #TrumpExposed ...

The U.S. Coast Guard's seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker near the coast of Venezuela dealt a blow to Venezuelan President ...

The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the ...

Readers respond to escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas as the White House refuses to rule out further seizures ...

On Wednesday, U.S. commandos fast-roping from helicopters seized the 332-meter (1,090-feet) ship — not where it appeared to ...

The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas ...

Amid a months-long buildup of American military forces surrounding Venezuela, the United States seized an oil tanker off the ...

The tanker was headed eastward and had recently carried Iranian oil. The seizure is an escalation in President Trump’s ...