Trump orders naval blockade targeting Venezuelan oil
Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete December 17, 2025 at 01:35 PM
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In December 2025, US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. This action follows the US seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast the previous week. The blockade is occurring in the region surrounding Venezuela. The stated reason for the blockade is to further restrict Venezuela's oil trade, which the US has sanctioned. The order also comes after a build-up of US forces in the area.
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