The USA has seized a tanker with Venezuelan oil: a force blockade has begun.

According to ТСН: The United States has moved from threats to real actions, trying to completely shut down supplies for the regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. The US Coast Guard conducted an operation to seize a vessel attempting to export oil from Venezuela, circumventing sanctions.

The incident occurred in international waters and was the result of the US president's statement about implementing a 'full and comprehensive blockade'.

Trump's ultimatum and the seizure of the 'Skipper'

The current operation is a continuation of Washington's forceful strategy.

'I order a COMPLETE AND COMPREHENSIVE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS entering and leaving Venezuela.'

Tankers return: millions of barrels are 'stuck'

The aggressive actions of the USA have caused a disruption in logistics. After news of the seizure of vessels, other tankers rapidly changed course. At least four supertankers heading to Venezuela for loading have urgently changed direction.

'Millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil have become blocked. Vessels transporting Russian oil for PDVSA have also changed course and are heading back to Europe.'

'Shadow fleet' under scrutiny

The main target of the USA is the so-called 'shadow fleet' serving sanctioned regimes. According to TankerTrackers, more than 70 tankers from this fleet are in Venezuelan waters, of which about 38 are directly under US Treasury sanctions. At least 15 vessels are already fully loaded with oil and fuel but avoid going to sea.

The only exception remains the American company Chemron, which continues to export raw materials on its own ships due to a special license.

Strike on China and the threat of war

The blockade aims to reduce supplies for the main sponsors of Maduro's regime. Analyzing the situation, experts note that China, the largest importer of Venezuelan oil, may face a deficit of heavy oil if the embargo lasts long.

However, the situation on the ground is becoming increasingly tense. There are reports of more than two dozen strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean seas, resulting in at least 100 people dead.

Trump also warned of the possibility of ground strikes on Venezuelan territory. In response, Nicolas Maduro accused the USA of attempting to forcefully seize the largest oil reserves in the world.

Recent news indicates that the USA plans to seize more tankers with Venezuelan oil, compiling a list of target vessels for cargo confiscation.

All this indicates an escalation of tensions between the USA and Venezuela, as the American administration is ready to resort to extreme measures to control oil supplies. Washington's actions may significantly impact global energy resource markets, particularly affecting China, which may face serious economic consequences in the event of a shortage of Venezuelan oil.