Iran seizes tanker, detains 16 crew in Persian Gulf
Iran seizes oil tanker, accuses it of smuggling 4 million litres of fuel. 16 non-Iranian crew detained. Escalating tensions in Gulf amid US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full report.
Iran seizes oil tanker, accuses it of smuggling 4 million litres of fuel. 16 non-Iranian crew detained. Escalating tensions in Gulf amid US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full report.
Oil prices gained as US economic pressure on Venezuelan shipments and airstrikes in Nigeria added to supply risks. Brent crude rose to $62.48. Get the full analysis of 2024's market trends.
Crude oil heads for its biggest weekly gain since October, driven by US actions against Venezuela's oil shipments and a military strike in Nigeria. WTI holds above $58. Read the full analysis.
Russia accuses the US of 'modern piracy' over Venezuela oil tanker blockade, warning it threatens Latin American peace. Full details on the escalating geopolitical standoff.
China accuses the US of abusing sanctions after Washington seized Venezuela-linked oil tankers. Analysts see a proxy energy battle with global implications. Read the full details.
Venezuela's defence minister issues a stark warning to the US over tanker seizures and naval deployments. Read how this Caribbean standoff could redefine world power dynamics.
The White House orders US forces to enforce a Venezuelan oil 'quarantine' for two months, prioritising economic pressure over immediate military strikes against Maduro. Details inside.
The US is expanding its military presence in the Caribbean with special forces and aircraft as tensions with Venezuela over oil escalate. Details inside.
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Venezuelans stage pirate protests as US seizes oil tankers. Maduro's govt warns Trinidad & Tobago, escalating Caribbean tensions. Read the full story.
A US Navy pursuit of the Venezuelan oil tanker BELLA-1 ends in failure, raising questions about sanctions enforcement. Read the full story on the escalating maritime showdown.
Donald Trump comments on seized Venezuelan oil, stating he will 'keep or sell it'. President Maduro remains defiant, urging leaders to focus on internal affairs. Full details inside.
US forces seized a massive Venezuelan oil tanker bound for China, triggering accusations of piracy and illegal interference from Beijing and Caracas. Analysts warn of a dangerous escalation in global shipping lanes. Read the full story.
The Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela by seizing sanctioned oil tankers. A new legal strategy aims to cripple the global black market for crude, impacting US adversaries. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuela's Maduro, accusing him of sending criminals to the US. Putin and Xi pledge support, escalating the global oil war. Read the full analysis.
As the US tightens its Venezuela oil blockade, Russia pledges full support to Maduro. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene criticises Trump's foreign policy, exposing GOP divisions. Read the full analysis.
China accuses the US of violating international law by seizing a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude. The incident sparks a major diplomatic clash over maritime sovereignty and trade.
US President Trump enforces a total blockade of Venezuela with 11 Navy ships, seizing oil tankers. Analysis draws parallels to the Iraq war playbook. Read the full story.
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The US Coast Guard chases a sanctioned 'dark fleet' tanker near Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime. Could this impact global oil prices? Read the full analysis.
US forces pursue a third 'shadow fleet' oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating sanctions enforcement. Details on the chase, seizures, and rising US-Venezuela tensions. Read more.
Venezuela condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker as 'international piracy,' escalating tensions over sanctions and global energy markets. Read the full details.
Venezuela erupts in fury as the US military seizes a second oil tanker. Maduro accuses Washington of 'international piracy' and looting Venezuelan oil. The crisis escalates towards a UN showdown.
US Coast Guard, backed by Department of Defense, apprehends oil tanker 'Centuries' in pre-dawn operation. Venezuela condemns 'theft' as Trump threatens wider naval blockade. Read the full details.
2025 saw a major shift as oil demand surged, defying peak predictions. India emerged as the top growth engine, reshaping global energy dynamics. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela, refusing to rule out military conflict. He confirms a blockade on oil tankers, targeting Maduro's regime. Read the full details.
The Barbados-flagged tanker Hyperion, sanctioned for shipping Russian oil, has entered Venezuelan waters, directly challenging President Trump's announced naval blockade. Read the latest on this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.
President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of war with Venezuela following his order for a naval blockade on sanctioned oil tankers. Read the full details and Venezuela's strong reaction.
Russia urges US and Venezuela to maintain dialogue to avoid conflict. Moscow criticises US military moves in Caribbean and reaffirms support for Maduro. Read the latest developments.
Venezuela orders naval escorts for its oil ships, directly challenging Trump's blockade. A high-seas confrontation looms as vessels head to Asia. Read the latest on this escalating crisis.