US Seizes Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Coast

The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

The move comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a “blockade” of oil tankers carrying oil that is under embargo in Venezuela.

The action comes as the United States is increasing its military presence in the region and increasing political pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The Venezuelan government did not immediately make an official statement on the US move, but it has repeatedly criticized the US in the past.

This US operation is the second incident this month in which an oil tanker has been seized near Venezuela.