What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela
The New York Times • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
President Trump has seized an oil tanker near Venezuela that was previously carrying Iranian oil, marking an escalation in his military pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
40
Velocity (0-40)
16 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
15
Breadth (0-15)
16 unique
Total Score98/100
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AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 16 independent sources
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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