Maduro Sings, Warns US to "Smash Teeth of North American Empire" Amid Tanker Row

• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned the US to "smash the teeth of the North American empire" after an oil tanker seizure.
• Maduro delivered his remarks at a rally, singing "Don't Worry, Be Happy" and holding Simón Bolívar's sword.
• The US seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, alleging it transported sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
• Venezuela condemned the seizure as "international piracy" and accused the US of trying to exploit its natural resources.
• Tensions between the US and Venezuela are escalating, following months of US maritime strikes.

Why It Matters: US-Venezuela tensions escalate over oil, risking regional instability.