Trump orders naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers as US-Venezuela tensions sharply escalate

Trump orders naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, a dramatic move that has intensified diplomatic, military, and economic tensions between Washington and Caracas overnight. The announcement, delivered via President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, described a “total and complete” maritime blockade targeting sanctioned oil vessels entering or leaving Venezuela. Trump framed the decision as a … Continue reading Trump orders naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers as US-Venezuela tensions sharply escalate