The US’s intensifying blockade of Venezuela could have wider consequences for the global trade in sensitive oil, writes @soonweilun https://t.co/5Q5OHSUbL8 ...

Geopolitical Impact on Oil Market - The Trump administration's blockade of sanctioned oil tankers is increasing pressure on Venezuela's government [1] - The administration is now targeting unsanctioned vessels to maximize pressure on companies exporting Venezuelan crude [2][3] - Chevron has a waiver allowing some exports, mitigating the full impact of the blockade [3] Oil Price and Supply/Demand Dynamics - Venezuela's oil production is less than 1% of global demand [4] - A complete halt of Venezuelan exports could cause a temporary price increase due to market sentiment [4] - The global oil market faces a large oversupply going into 2026 [5] - Demand growth is not keeping pace with increasing supply from OPEC+, the US, and other countries [5][6] - Despite potential short-term price spikes, analysts predict a downward trend due to the oversupply [6]

The US has pursued a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, intensifying a blockade that the Trump administration hopes will cut off a vital economic lifeline for the country and isolate the government of President Nicolás Maduro https://t.co/jVLG57Mnmy ...

The best way we can frame the US intentions and the rhetoric involved here. A blockade is seen as an act of war. You were making the point that this is something short of that.Yeah, a blockade is an act of war. So I think what we're really seeing is what's doctrinally known as a quarantine. Really what that is, is action taken against a very particular set of vessels, in this case, these sanctioned oil tankers.And a quarantine means you are still enforcing this. You're still using military power, but it isn ...

Tonight, President Trump announced on social media that Venezuela is completely surrounded by what he called the largest Armada ever assembled in the history of South America. He said that Armada was enforcing a quote total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. Now, that announcement comes just a week after the Trump administration seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.And all of that has been done without any congressional approval. And this comes ju ...

>> NBC'S SARAH JAMES, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THERE FOR US. MEANWHILE, TENSIONS WITH VENEZUELA CONTINUE TO ESCALATE, WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP NOW SAYING HE IS ORDERING A BLOCKADE OF SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS BOTH LEAVING AND ENTERING VENEZUELA. WE'RE GOING TO BREAK THAT DOWN IN JUST A SECOND.BUT FIRST, NEW VIDEO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. JUST THIS WEEK, THE U.S. STRUCK THREE MORE BOATS IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC, KILLING EIGHT PEOPLE. THAT BRINGS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM THESE STRIKES ALL THE WAY TO A ...

BREAKING: Donald Trump says he is ordering a "complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela https://t.co/UBHmy3WpE1 ...

RT Global Sumud Flotilla Commentary (@Globalsumudf)Israeli navy, your blockade is unlawful. You have been deliberately starving the people of Gaza before the eyes of the world. Claiming that you will deliver humanitarian aid for Gaza is a propaganda ploy, and we reject it. Regardless, your blockade is unlawful. This is not just about delivering aid. You have no legal authority to control Gaza and therefore anything going in and out of Gaza is not up to you, it is up to the people of Gaza.” — Huwaida Arraf U ...

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Airdrops of aid, while providing some relief, are not the most effective and can be dangerous, resulting in casualties [1][2] - A 14-year-old boy was killed by an aid package dropped from a plane [2] - Israel's initial blockade of Gaza for over two months led to a deadly hunger crisis [3] - Humanitarian groups state that the current aid levels are insufficient and call for a significant increase in relief [5] - The preferred method for delivering aid is through designated road crossings and a ceasefire [5] Access and Reporting - For the past 22 months, Israel has restricted independent access to Gaza for foreign journalists [3] - Restrictions were placed on filming from the aid plane, limiting the view of Gaza [4] Policy Changes - Following international criticism, Israel has started allowing more aid and goods into Gaza [4]

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - The World Health Organization warns of a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with a large proportion of the population facing starvation [1] - Aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, report a surge in malnutrition cases, with a four-fold increase in patients enrolled in malnutrition programs in the last two months [2][4] - A primary healthcare center is enrolling 25 new malnourished patients every day, indicating a catastrophic situation [5] - Healthcare workers in Gaza are experiencing hunger, with some going without food for 24-48 hours, impacting their ability to support the healthcare system [5][6] Aid and Access Obstacles - Aid organizations report that the blockade and restrictions on aid distribution are contributing to the starvation [1][2] - There are reports of people being shot and killed while trying to access aid, hindering efforts to provide food to those in need [9][11] - The Gaza strip is exceptionally small, and food is available a few kilometers away, indicating that the deprivation of food is a deliberate choice [10] Allegations of Strategy - Some observers suggest that the restrictions on aid and the targeting of people seeking assistance may be a deliberate strategy [8][9] - Doctors Without Borders describes the situation as part of a "genocidal campaign" by Israeli authorities on the people of Gaza [12] - The cost of the very little food that is left in the markets is so excessively expensive that even people with a salary cannot feed themselves and their family every single day [14]