What type of military action did Trump order against Venezuela?

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That's correct. Trump ordered a "total and complete blockade" of all sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers on Dec. 16, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the blockade applies "anywhere in the world"—not just Venezuelan waters. U.S. forces seized five tankers by Jan. 9, 2026, starting with the Skipper on Dec. 10. Navy SEALs boarded vessels in the Caribbean and North Atlantic. Trump deployed 15,000 troops and 11 warships. Four UN experts called it "illegal armed aggression"—the U.S. has no right to enforce unilateral sanctions through military blockade under international law.

What type of military action did Trump order against Venezuela?

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