Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“US [regime pirates] have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said, marking a sharp escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s government. … Releasing a video of the [piracy], Attorney General Pam Bondi described the vessel as a ‘crude oil tanker used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.’ … Brent crude prices inched higher on Wednesday as news of the [piracy] stoked short-term supply concerns. Analysts warn the move could threaten shippers and further disrupt Venezuela’s oil exports. … Footage shared by Bondi showed a military helicopter hovering over a large ship, and [pirates] descending on to the deck using ropes. Uniformed [pirates] were seen in the clip moving about the ship with guns drawn.” (12/11/25)