Maduro Speaks Out on US Oil Tanker ‘Theft’
Summary
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims that the U.S. took crew members from an oil tanker and describes it as a threat to his country and global trade. The U.S. seized the tanker as part of actions against Venezuela, which it sees as part of counter-narcotics efforts.Key Facts
- The U.S. seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast on December 10.
- President Nicolás Maduro called the seizure an act of "piracy" and a threat to global trade.
- The U.S. claims the tanker was part of a network supporting Hezbollah and Iran's Quds Force.
- Venezuela accused the U.S. of launching a cyberattack on its national oil company.
- Maduro stated that 96% of Venezuelans oppose the U.S. seizure as a theft of national assets.
- Venezuela's oil exports dropped significantly after the U.S. action.
- The U.S. intends to continue stopping vessels that carry Venezuelan oil.
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