Venezuela's oil crisis escalates! 16 sanctioned oil tankers break through U.S. blockade and set sail, disabling tracking signals and using deception, while the U.S. seizes two vessels consecutively (including a Russian-flagged ship). Trump firmly controls oil flows, and the 2026 energy geopolitical conflict spreads to international waters! 🔥 The latest developments are explosive! According to reports from Reuters, NYT, and other major media outlets, at the beginning of January 2026, approximately 12 to 16 oil tankers carrying Venezuelan crude, operating in 'dark mode' (AIS tracking disabled, signal spoofing), collectively broke through the U.S. maritime blockade ordered by Trump, transporting around 12 million barrels of oil into international waters, with primary destinations in Asia (most heading to China)! But the U.S. is not backing down: On January 7, the Coast Guard and special forces conducted consecutive operations, seizing two shadow fleet tankers—one Russian-flagged, the Marinera (formerly Bella 1), boarded by helicopter in the Atlantic; the other, the M Sophia, intercepted in the Caribbean! This marks a hardline enforcement of Trump's 'complete blockade' plan against sanctioned tankers, even daring to target a Russian-flagged vessel. Russian submarines were reportedly monitoring nearby, escalating geopolitical tensions sharply! Background: Last month, Trump announced a 'full blockade' on Venezuela's oil tankers, aiming to cut off funding to Maduro's regime (Maduro has since been arrested). China and Russia strongly condemned the U.S. action as a violation of international law. China claims it threatens global energy security. Venezuela holds vast oil reserves, and this standoff at sea directly impacts global oil prices, inflation, and the balance of power! Impact on crypto markets: Short-term oil price volatility may fuel risk-off sentiment, potentially benefiting Bitcoin as 'digital gold,' but geopolitical risks could also amplify market volatility! Brothers, this isn't just shipping news—it's the opening act of the 2026 energy war! Will the U.S