Trump Refuses to Rule Out War With Venezuela, Threatens More Oil Tanker Seizures
Published December 19, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an NBC News interview that he does not rule out military conflict with Venezuela.
He threatened that the U.S. could seize additional oil tankers operating near Venezuelan waters if they carry sanctioned shipments.
The announcement follows a recent U.S. seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and an ordered “blockade” of sanctioned tankers entering or leaving the country.
The Trump administration has intensified military operations in the region, including over 24 strikes near Venezuela, reportedly resulting in at least 90 deaths.
Venezuela, under President Nicolás Maduro, condemned the actions as aggressive and warned that any direct military intervention would be resisted.
Trump did not explicitly confirm whether removing Maduro was the ultimate goal, though he claimed Maduro “knows exactly what I want.”
These developments heighten regional tensions and raise concerns among international observers about potential escalation in the Caribbean and northern South America.
Context:
Venezuela is heavily sanctioned by the U.S., particularly its oil sector, and faces economic collapse and humanitarian challenges. The standoff underscores U.S.-Venezuela tensions over control of energy resources and political influence.
Published December 19, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an NBC News interview that he does not rule out military conflict with Venezuela.
He threatened that the U.S. could seize additional oil tankers operating near Venezuelan waters if they carry sanctioned shipments.
The announcement follows a recent U.S. seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and an ordered “blockade” of sanctioned tankers entering or leaving the country.
The Trump administration has intensified military operations in the region, including over 24 strikes near Venezuela, reportedly resulting in at least 90 deaths.
Venezuela, under President Nicolás Maduro, condemned the actions as aggressive and warned that any direct military intervention would be resisted.
Trump did not explicitly confirm whether removing Maduro was the ultimate goal, though he claimed Maduro “knows exactly what I want.”
These developments heighten regional tensions and raise concerns among international observers about potential escalation in the Caribbean and northern South America.
Context:
Venezuela is heavily sanctioned by the U.S., particularly its oil sector, and faces economic collapse and humanitarian challenges. The standoff underscores U.S.-Venezuela tensions over control of energy resources and political influence.
Trump Refuses to Rule Out War With Venezuela, Threatens More Oil Tanker Seizures
Published December 19, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an NBC News interview that he does not rule out military conflict with Venezuela.
He threatened that the U.S. could seize additional oil tankers operating near Venezuelan waters if they carry sanctioned shipments.
The announcement follows a recent U.S. seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and an ordered “blockade” of sanctioned tankers entering or leaving the country.
The Trump administration has intensified military operations in the region, including over 24 strikes near Venezuela, reportedly resulting in at least 90 deaths.
Venezuela, under President Nicolás Maduro, condemned the actions as aggressive and warned that any direct military intervention would be resisted.
Trump did not explicitly confirm whether removing Maduro was the ultimate goal, though he claimed Maduro “knows exactly what I want.”
These developments heighten regional tensions and raise concerns among international observers about potential escalation in the Caribbean and northern South America.
Context:
Venezuela is heavily sanctioned by the U.S., particularly its oil sector, and faces economic collapse and humanitarian challenges. The standoff underscores U.S.-Venezuela tensions over control of energy resources and political influence.
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