US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a major escalation of Donald Trump’s four-month pressure campaign against the South American country’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro.

  • ohulancutash@feddit.uk
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    4 days ago

    The US didn’t “steal” it. It executed a european warrant for siezure at the request of the country that had rightful jurisdiction. Iran was just embarrassed that it was only possible due to the crew’s incompetence.

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      3 days ago

      Oh I forgot, one of America’s vassals said it was OK. That changes everything. Very international rules and order.