Iran condemns the US Navy’s attack on a commercial vessel carrying Venezuelan oil off the coast of the South American country as an “act of state piracy,” warning about the consequences of such coercive measures.

This episode explores the complexities surrounding the US actions towards Venezuela and, more specifically, the Trump administration's machinations for the sovereign and proud state of Venezuela.

Putin has expressed solidarity with Maduro and his government as the US is escalating aggression on Venezuela.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on December 11, 2025.

Trump appears to be unfamiliar with the 1948 human rights agreement, which was signed by all nations, as he continues to ramp up war threats against the Venezuelan people.

Venezuela decries Washington's 'act of piracy' after US forces seized an oil tanker off the country’s coast.

As Trump ramps up his threats against the government of Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan people keep defending their right to peace and self-determination.