US President Donald Trump announced the seizure of a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government. The Venezuelan government condemned the action as theft and piracy, claiming it reveals the US's true motives regarding Venezuela's natural resources. The tanker, previously known as M/T Adisa, was linked to a network smuggling oil for Iran and Hezbollah. The US military has increased its presence in the region, indicating rising tensions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)