美对委祭新制裁、没收石油 马杜罗：不会退缩！

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has intensified sanctions against Venezuela, including the seizure of an oil tanker and the imposition of new sanctions on individuals and entities linked to President Maduro, indicating a strategic approach to deter oil transportation from Venezuela [1][2][3]. Group 1: U.S. Actions - The U.S. Treasury updated its sanctions list to include three nephews of Maduro's wife and six additional oil tankers [2]. - The U.S. military seized a large oil tanker near Venezuela, described as the largest seized to date, which was allegedly involved in transporting oil for Iran and Venezuela [2][3]. - The U.S. plans to confiscate the oil aboard the seized tanker, which is linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, a sanctioned entity [3]. Group 2: Venezuelan Response - President Maduro condemned the U.S. actions as "piracy" and stated that Venezuela would pursue legal and diplomatic avenues to ensure its oil can be sold globally [4][5]. - Maduro emphasized that the Venezuelan people would not be intimidated by U.S. threats and would continue to defend their sovereignty and resources [4][5]. Group 3: International Reactions - Russian President Putin expressed support for Maduro during a phone call, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in various sectors [6]. - The ongoing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, justified by anti-drug operations, has raised concerns about potential military intervention in Venezuela [6].