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White House orders military to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuela oil

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25-12-2025 12:21 HKT
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A general view shows the White House on a cloudy day, in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 23, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
A general view shows the White House on a cloudy day, in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 23, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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