US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic amid Venezuela tensions

The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic, a move led by the Department of Homeland Security with military support, following the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s leader, Nicolas Maduro. This action is part of a broader effort to blockade sanctioned oil shipments involving Venezuela, with several tankers recently switching to Russian flags. The U.S. administration, under President Trump, argues this strategy impacts Venezuela's allies like Russia, China, and Iran, raising questions about their potential responses. Meanwhile, Trump announced the U.S. would sell Venezuelan oil, controlling profits to benefit both nations, amid Democratic skepticism over his motives.