The US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, as confirmed by US President Donald Trump.

Sources shared how the incident has ramped up US pressure on President Maduro’s regime. Trump shared with the press how the incident arose on the coast of the country, calling it a major victory for the US, as it was a very large tanker and one of the biggest ever seized.

Attorney General Pam Bondi was seen sharing more on this front, including how the tanker had been sanctioned by the US for several years now due to involvement in an illegal oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organizations, such as those of Iran and Venezuela.

Bondi showed armed personnel rappelling onto this ship from a helicopter and then moving on deck with all guns in drawn position. She also shared more about how the FBI, Homeland Security, and US Coast Guard carried out this seizure and had the full support of the US Department of War, which is led by Pete Hegseth.