Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/23/25: Trump Says US Will Keep Venezuelan Oil and Tankers, Huckabee: Iran Didn't Get the Message, and More
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Dec 23, 2025 The U.S. is seizing Venezuelan oil tankers, intensifying a blockade that has drawn condemnation from China and Russia. Mike Huckabee suggests that Iran didn't grasp the U.S. strikes, hinting at potential escalations. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have led to civilian casualties, and discussions continue over military aid to the Philippines against South China Sea tensions. With rising U.S. airstrikes in Somalia and skepticism around a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, the geopolitical scene remains tense and complex.
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U.S. Seizures Escalate Into De Facto Blockade
- The U.S. has seized Venezuelan tankers and oil, framing it as enforcement while effectively enforcing a naval blockade.
- China and Russia condemned the seizures as violations of international law and signs of escalation toward regime-change tactics.
U.S. Officials Signal Continued Pressure On Iran
- Mike Huckabee signaled readiness to support strikes on Iran and argued the June strikes may not have deterred Iran's nuclear activity.
- The administration's threats of bombing if enrichment resumes raise the likelihood of renewed conflict.
Ceasefire Claims Contradicted By Ongoing Strikes
- Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon continue despite ceasefire claims, causing civilian deaths and disputed militant-target claims.
- The UN has confirmed scores of civilian casualties since the ceasefire deal, undermining claims of halted hostilities.