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Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation

Trump said the US and Venezuela were working well together, adding that at least $100 billion would be invested by the "big oil" companies in Venezuela.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump departs after speaking during a House Republican retreat at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 06, 2026 in Washington, DC.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (L) speak following a closed door Senate meeting on the US capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, January 7, 2026.

Rubio says US plan for Venezuela is stability, recovery, then transition

A Spanish Civil Guard boat sails past Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 as it sits anchored after it was seized in July by British Royal Marines off the coast of the British Mediterranean territory on suspicion of violating sanctions against Syria, in the Strait of Gibraltar, southern Spain August 13, 2019

Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT

An illustration of oil rigs over a background of a Venezuelan flag.

US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows


Who is targeting U.S. forces and foreign oil companies in Iraq?

Iran has said that it could cut off oil exports that go through the Straits of Hormuz amid US sanctions. The US has sought to bring Iranian oil exports to zero.

An oil tanker is seen after it was attacked at the Gulf of Oman

Pope urges restraint in Gulf after tanker attacks

"I invite everyone to use the instruments of diplomacy to resolve the complex problems of the conflicts in the Middle East," he said.

Pope Francis holds weekly general audience at the Vatican, May 15, 2019.

Corbyn denies UK had 'credible evidence' in blaming Iran for tanker attack

Iran has denied any involvement.

British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn holds the Political Declaration, setting out the framework for the future UK-EU relations, at his office in the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain April 2, 2019.

Is the Middle East ignoring Gulf tanker crisis?

An oil tanker is seen after it was attacked at the Gulf of Oman, June 13, 2019

Blast-hit Japanese tanker anchors off UAE coast - operator

Tehran has denied any involvement in the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit route for global oil supplies.

An Iranian navy boat tries to stop the fire of an oil tanker after it was attacked in the Gulf of Oman

Saudi crown prince calls for 'decisive stand' on tanker attacks

Bin Salman said the kingdom does not want a war in the region but would not hesitate to deal with any threat to its vital interests, amid heightened tensions with rival Iran.

SAUDI ARABIA Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Iran summons UK envoy over 'unfounded' tanker accusations

"During the meeting with Iran's foreign ministry official, Iran strongly condemned the unfounded allegations and criticized Britain's unacceptable stance regarding the attacks in the Gulf of Oman."

Still image taken from a U.S. military handout video purports to show Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) removing an unexploded limpet mine from the side of the Kokuka Courageous Tanker

What was Iran’s plan behind tankers attack?

Iranian media falsely reported that the country rescued all the crew of the tankers, that one sank and even showed fake video. Why?

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman stoke security and oil fears

The Marshall Islands-flagged Front Altair carrying naphtha and the Panama-flagged Kokuka Courageous carrying methanol have been evacuated and the crews are safe.

An oil tanker is seen after it was attacked at the Gulf of Oman, June 13, 2019