LIVE: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean Sea ahead of Trump, Machado meeting

On January 15, 2026, the United States seized an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. This action occurred ahead of a meeting between U.S.

AH Ali Harb,Brian OsgoodAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-15 · 16:01 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

LIVE: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean Sea ahead of Trump, Machado meeting

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On January 15, 2026, the United States seized an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. This action occurred ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House. The meeting marks the first in-person interaction between Trump and Machado since Trump allegedly directed the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The article provides live updates on these unfolding events. The reason for the tanker seizure was not specified in the provided text.

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US President Donald Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader at the White House.

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US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean Sea.

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Their first in-person meeting since Trump directed the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Live updates, LIVE: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean Sea ahead of Trump, Machado meetingUS President Donald Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader at the White House, their first in-person meeting since Trump directed the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.Published On 15 Jan 2026

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