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Rubio says US plan for Venezuela is stability, recovery, then transition
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US plans to stabilize Venezuela, secure access for US oil companies, and oversee a political transition, drawing sharp Democratic criticism.
US, with help of UK, seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker sailing under Russian flag
US to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude oil under new export deal
It’s really about oil, not drugs: Why Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' is attacking Venezuela - opinion
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran, Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will exert leverage to ensure that the country “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
Venezuelan oil exports show signs of movement as bonds jump after Maduro arrest
Sanctioned oil tankers have quietly left Venezuela despite a us embargo, as markets rally on hopes of a post-Maduro transition.
Venezuela’s energy, mining sectors in focus after Maduro capture - explainer
Despite holding the world’s largest oil reserves, Venezuela’s oil and mining output remains far below capacity after years of mismanagement, underinvestment and sanctions under Maduro.
Trump shares image of Nicolas Maduro aboard US warship after capture
Trump noted that the forces that captured Maduro suffered a few injuries and no deaths.
Maduro says Venezuela is a 'brother country' to US, offers serious talks on oil reserves, drugs
Maduro noted that when he and Trump last spoke in November, the US president had acknowledged his authority by addressing him as "Mr. President."
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
The United States imposed new sanctions on four companies and oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s oil sector, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
Iran said last week it had seized another foreign tanker carrying 6 million litres of what it described as smuggled diesel in the Gulf of Oman.
White House orders US forces to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuelan oil for next two months
The White House has directed US forces to prioritize the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, aiming to use economic pressure over military action.
Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in
The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.
