https://theworldwatch.com/tags/seized/ Thu 23 Apr 2026 13:37:31 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614532/just-one-boat-irgc-seizes-two-giant-ships-in-hormuz/
THE IRGC NAVY HAS RELEASED FOOTAGE SHOWING THE SEIZURE OF 'MSC FRANCESCA' AND 'EPAMINONDAS' IN A BOLD MARITIME OPERATION TODAY. ]]> Thu 23 Apr 2026 06:58:06 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614532/just-one-boat-irgc-seizes-two-giant-ships-in-hormuz/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609326/just-in-united-states-forces-have-seized-a-fifth-venezuelan-linked-oil-tanker/
JUST IN: United States forces have seized a fifth Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean. @Southcom released the following statement: “Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: “there is no safe haven for criminals.”” “In a pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea without incident.” “Apprehensions like this are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of the USS Iwo Jima, USS San Antonio, and USS Fort Lauderdale.” “The Department of War’s Operation Southern Spear is unwavering in its mission to defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere.” ]]> Fri 09 Jan 2026 16:36:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609326/just-in-united-states-forces-have-seized-a-fifth-venezuelan-linked-oil-tanker/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609183/china-accuses-u-s-of-stealing-its-oil-after-trump-diverts-venezuelan-crude-to-america/
China is livid, and they’re not hiding it. After Trump announced the U.S. will refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil previously frozen under sanctions, Beijing fired back, calling the move a blatant power grab and a direct hit on their interests. Why? Because that oil wasn’t just sitting there, China had already paid for a big chunk of it, through loan-for-oil deals and state-backed agreements with Maduro’s regime. Trump’s plan? Ignore all that, break the blockade, grab the barrels, and reroute them to U.S. refineries. The pitch: American energy security, because the U.S. is in charge now. This is also about who gets to call the shots in Venezuela post-Maduro, and right now, Beijing just got boxed out while Washington takes over the chessboard. It’s a high-stakes geopolitical standoff over energy, influence, and who controls Latin America’s future. China just lost billions in oil access, but the U.S. just cashed in. ]]> Wed 07 Jan 2026 20:27:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609183/china-accuses-u-s-of-stealing-its-oil-after-trump-diverts-venezuelan-crude-to-america/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609170/united-states-forces-seizing-a-venezuelan-oil-tanker-that-is-russian-flagged/
BREAKING: United States forces are ACTIVELY BOARDING and SEIZING a Venezuelan oil tanker that is Russian-flagged The US military got there before Russia! The vessel is located between Iceland and the UK and tried to GET AROUND President Trump's blockade, but has failed Meanwhile, a SECOND tanker in the Caribbean is about to be seized. THIS IS HUGE! Trump does NOT screw around! ]]> Wed 07 Jan 2026 16:25:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609170/united-states-forces-seizing-a-venezuelan-oil-tanker-that-is-russian-flagged/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609169/the-united-states-has-seized-two-ghost-fleet-tanker-ships-including-a-russian-flagged/
JUST IN: The United States has seized two “ghost fleet” tanker ships including a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela following a multi-week long pursuit. “In two predawn operations today, the Coast Guard conducted back-to-back meticulously coordinated boarding of two “ghost fleet”  tanker ships— one in the North Atlantic Sea and one in international waters near the Caribbean,” Secretary Kristi Noem said. “Both vessels —the Motor Tanker Bella I and the Motor Taker Sophia—were either last docked in Venezuela or en route to it.” “One of these tankers, Motor Tanker Bella I, has been trying to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, even changing its flag and painting a new name on the hull while being pursued, in a desperate and failed attempt to escape justice.” “The heroic crew of the USCGC Munro pursued this vessel across the high seas and through treacherous storms— keeping diligent watch, and protecting our country with the determination and patriotism that make Americans proud…” ]]> Wed 07 Jan 2026 16:21:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609169/the-united-states-has-seized-two-ghost-fleet-tanker-ships-including-a-russian-flagged/