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flag U.S. blocks Venezuelan oil tankers, calls Venezuela a terrorist group, sparking global concern over legality and oil markets.

flag On December 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a total blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, deploying a large naval force in the Caribbean and labeling Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization." flag The move, justified by claims of terrorism, drug trafficking, and stolen U.S. assets, follows the seizure of a tanker and multiple military strikes on vessels since October, resulting in at least 95 deaths. flag Venezuela condemned the blockade as illegal and a violation of international law, asserting its sovereignty and right to free navigation. flag The U.S. aims to cut off oil revenue to pressure President Nicolás Maduro, with the Pentagon not confirming enforcement details. flag Global oil markets reacted with uncertainty, and legal experts question the blockade’s legality under international law.

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