Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is unusual and marks the Trump administration's latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism.

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U.S. military seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in rare operation targeting sanctions violations. Armed agents rappelled from helicopters in dramatic takedown.