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US, Venezuela edge closer to serious confrontation
Published 6 months ago
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The United States and Venezuela are edging closer to a serious diplomatic confrontation, after the US seized two oil tankers linked to the Venezuelan government in international waters, with a third now under pursuit. Venezuela accuses the US of piracy and an illegal naval blockade, as pressure mounts on the country's already sanctioned oil industry, with both Iran and China stating matters could spiral out of control.