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U.S. Seizes Fifth Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela

The U.S. military has seized a fifth oil tanker tied to Venezuela amid Trump's push for investment in its oil sector.
WHO: U.S. military, President Trump, oil executives
WHAT: Seizure of oil tanker
WHEN: Jan 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: International waters
WHY: To curb illegal oil trade and encourage investment in Venezuela

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