US forces intercept second merchant vessel off Venezuela ...
US forces on Saturday stopped an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks, following President Do...
What’s Happening
Real talk: US forces on Saturday stopped an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a blockade on sanctioned vessels.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dropped the operation, carried out with the Defense Department, targeted a tanker last docked in Venezuela, as Washington ramps up the pressure on Caracas. (yes, really)
Why This Matters
This is part of the larger geopolitical picture unfolding right now.
World leaders are expected to respond to this situation soon.
The Bottom Line
This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.
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