The United States seized two oil tankers, including a Russian-linked vessel and a stateless dark fleet ship, in the North Atlantic and Caribbean as part of stepped-up sanctions enforcement against illicit oil trafficking and shadow fleet operations.
Iran faces renewed unrest and rising anxiety after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling fears in Tehran that similar action could target Iran’s leadership amid protests, regional tensions with Israel, and heightened rhetoric from US and allied politicians
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is concerned over Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, urging dialogue, peace and protection of Venezuelan people, reaffirming long-standing bilateral ties while monitoring developments and assisting the Indian community
ndian American Democratic lawmakers condemned President Trump’s military action in Venezuela, saying it bypassed Congress and violated constitutional limits. They warned the move risked instability, weakened US credibility and could entangle America in another prolonged conflict
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned US military action against Venezuela as an act of war after President Nicolas Maduro’s capture. He criticised regime change efforts as Maduro faces sweeping narco-terrorism charges in New York.
The US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic military operation, with Donald Trump claiming Washington will temporarily run Venezuela. The move has sparked protests, raised legal questions and drawn international condemnation
