By taking out the communication hubs in Caracas, Miranda, and La Guaira, the US severed the head of the snake (Maduro) from the body (the military), leaving the army confused and leaderless in the dark.

By taking out the communication hubs in Caracas, Miranda, and La Guaira, the US severed the head of the snake (Maduro) from the body (the military), leaving the army confused and leaderless in the dark.

'President CAPTURED': Trump starts and ends Venezuela war in 30 mins as he confirms capture of Nicolás Maduro

The US Coast Guard is pursuing another oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials said on Sunday, revealing what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week. One official said the tanker was subject to sanctions after President Donald Trump’s ‘blockade’ on sanctioned tankers in and out of Venezuela. The officials, who had sought anonymity, did not share the precise location of the Coast Guard operation.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump last week announced a "blockade" of all oil tankers under sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-divine-intervention-helped-pakistan-during-may-conflict-with-india-asim-munir-1766337259952">‘Divine intervention’ helped Pakistan during May conflict with India: Asim Munir</a>&nbsp;Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has included a ramped-up military presence in the region and more than two dozen military strikes on vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea near the South American nation. At least 100 people have been killed in the attacks.&nbsp;The White House's National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Sunday that the first two oil tankers seized were operating on the black market and providing oil to sanctioned countries."And so I don't think that people need to be worried here in the U.S. that the prices are going to go up because of these seizures of these ships," Hassett said. "There's just a couple of them, and they were black market ships."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hindu-rickshaw-puller-wearing-red-thread-branded-raw-agent-assaulted-by-mob-in-bangladesh-1766322679454">Hindu rickshaw puller wearing red thread branded ‘RAW agent’, assaulted by mob in Bangladesh</a>&nbsp;Trump’s actions to increase pressure on authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have involved a strengthened American military presence in the region. The US military has conducted more than two dozen military strikes against vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, resulting in at least 100 deaths.&nbsp;US forces on Saturday apprehended a second merchant vessel carrying oil off the coast of Venezuela in international waters. Earlier, the US forces had seized one oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast on 10 December. Both vessels were headed to Asia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-after-all-shri-hanuman-finally-serves-replies-eam-when-asked-if-india-needs-more-than-one-jaishankar-1766243874365">‘After all, Shri Hanuman finally serves…,’ replies EAM when asked if India needs more than one Jaishankar? WATCH</a>

Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has included a ramped-up military presence in the region and more than two dozen military strikes on vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea near the South American nation.

The US Coast Guard is pursuing another oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials said on Sunday, revealing what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week. One official said the tanker was subject to sanctions after President Donald Trump’s ‘blockade’ on sanctioned tankers in and out of Venezuela. The officials, who had sought anonymity, did not share the precise location of the Coast Guard operation. US President Donald Trump last week announced a "blockade" of all oil tankers under sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela. Also Read: ‘Divine intervention’ helped Pakistan during May conflict with India: Asim Munir Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has included a ramped-up military presence in the region and more than two dozen military strikes on vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea near the South American nation. At least 100 people have been killed in the attacks. The White House's National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Sunday that the first two oil tankers seized were operating on the black market and providing oil to sanctioned countries. "And so I don't think that people need to be worried here in the U.S. that the prices are going to go up because of these seizures of these ships," Hassett said. "There's just a couple of them, and they were black market ships." Also Read: Hindu rickshaw puller wearing red thread branded ‘RAW agent’, assaulted by mob in Bangladesh Trump’s actions to increase pressure on authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have involved a strengthened American military presence in the region. The US military has conducted more than two dozen military strikes against vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, resulting in at least 100 deaths. US forces on Saturday apprehended a second merchant vessel carrying oil off the coast of Venezuela in international waters. Earlier, the US forces had seized one oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast on 10 December. Both vessels were headed to Asia. Also Read: ‘After all, Shri Hanuman finally serves…,’ replies EAM when asked if India needs more than one Jaishankar? WATCH

Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has included a ramped-up military presence in the region and more than two dozen military strikes on vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea near the South American nation.

US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela; it's under sanctions, say officials

Venezuela on Saturday (Dec 20) slammed the seizure of an oil tanker by the US as “theft and kidnapping”. This comes after the United States forces earlier “apprehended” an oil tanker off Venezuela, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The incident marks the second in two weeks that US forces have intercepted a tanker in the region. Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela.“These acts will not go unpunished,” Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said in a statement published on social media, adding that “those responsible for these serious events will answer to justice and to history for their criminal conduct.”Announcing the military action, Noem posted footage from the operation on social media. She added that the US Coast Guard, along with the support of the Department of War, seized the oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. She further alleged that the “illicit movement of sanctioned oil” is used to fund narco terrorism in the region.“In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela,” she wrote. “The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. We will find you, and we will stop you.”Amid the mounting tensions between the two nations, Trump has said that he does not rule out the possibility of a war with Venezuela. On Thursday (Dec 18), the US president said that he does not need congressional approval to order military strikes on Venezuelan soil. His remarks have sparked concerns about the legality of the campaign in international waters. Under the US Constitution, the president serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but Congress holds the exclusive authority to formally declare war.

Venezuela condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker as “theft and kidnapping,” warning it would not go unpunished. The move follows Trump’s blockade of sanctioned vessels and rising tensions, with concerns over legality and potential conflict.

Venezuela on Saturday (Dec 20) slammed the seizure of an oil tanker by the US as “theft and kidnapping”. This comes after the United States forces earlier “apprehended” an oil tanker off Venezuela, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The incident marks the second in two weeks that US forces have intercepted a tanker in the region. Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela. “These acts will not go unpunished,” Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said in a statement published on social media, adding that “those responsible for these serious events will answer to justice and to history for their criminal conduct.” Announcing the military action, Noem posted footage from the operation on social media. She added that the US Coast Guard, along with the support of the Department of War, seized the oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. She further alleged that the “illicit movement of sanctioned oil” is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. “In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela,” she wrote. “The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. We will find you, and we will stop you.” Amid the mounting tensions between the two nations, Trump has said that he does not rule out the possibility of a war with Venezuela. On Thursday (Dec 18), the US president said that he does not need congressional approval to order military strikes on Venezuelan soil. His remarks have sparked concerns about the legality of the campaign in international waters. Under the US Constitution, the president serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but Congress holds the exclusive authority to formally declare war.

Venezuela condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker as “theft and kidnapping,” warning it would not go unpunished. The move follows Trump’s blockade of sanctioned vessels and rising tensions, with concerns over legality and potential conflict.

‘These acts will not go unpunished’: Venezuela warns after US seizes oil tanker over ‘illicit movement’

The United States on Saturday (Dec 20) “apprehended” an oil tanker off Venezuela, said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The move marks the second in two weeks that US forces have intercepted a tanker in the region. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela. Meanwhile, Caracas has called the action a “theft and kidnapping,” as tensions rise between the two nations.&nbsp;Announcing the military action, Noem posted footage from the operation on social media. She added that the US Coast Guard, along with the support of the Department of War, seized the oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. She further alleged that the “illicit movement of sanctioned oil” is used to fund narco terrorism in the region.&nbsp;“In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela,” she wrote. “The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. We will find you, and we will stop you.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund… <a href="https://t.co/nSZ4mi6axc">pic.twitter.com/nSZ4mi6axc</a>&mdash; Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sec_Noem/status/2002481990755627050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This comes as the US continues to expand its military presence in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, carrying out strikes on alleged drug boats.&nbsp;Amid the mounting tensions between the two nations, Trump has said that he does not rule out the possibility of a war with Venezuela. On Thursday (Dec 18), the US president said that he does not need congressional approval to order military strikes on Venezuelan soil. His remarks have sparked concerns about the legality of the campaign in international waters. Under the US Constitution, the president serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but Congress holds the exclusive authority to formally declare war.&nbsp;

This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela. 

The United States on Saturday (Dec 20) “apprehended” an oil tanker off Venezuela, said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The move marks the second in two weeks that US forces have intercepted a tanker in the region. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela. Meanwhile, Caracas has called the action a “theft and kidnapping,” as tensions rise between the two nations. Announcing the military action, Noem posted footage from the operation on social media. She added that the US Coast Guard, along with the support of the Department of War, seized the oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. She further alleged that the “illicit movement of sanctioned oil” is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. “In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela,” she wrote. “The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. We will find you, and we will stop you.”

This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela.&nbsp;

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