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United States Orders Partial Blockade on Venezuela

The Warcast
Henry Ziemer and Joseph Wehmeyer
December 18, 2025

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Episode Notes:

This week, President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Henry Ziemer returns to The Warcast to unpack the details.

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