U.S. authorities seize another sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean Sea
U.S. forces intercepted another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, as part of the ongoing efforts to exert control over Venezuelan oil distribution.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. continues its mission to tighten control over Venezuela's oil distribution by seizing another sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean Sea. The operation, carried out by U.S. forces, marks a significant move in the Trump administration's strategy to target tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.
The intercepted vessel is suspected of engaging in activities that violate U.S. sanctions imposed on Venezuela over the past years. This latest action is seen as part of a broader effort to influence and regulate the South American country's oil industry.
This incident unfolds amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with Washington stepping up its pressure on the Maduro regime through various sanctions and enforcement measures. The seizure of the tanker underscores the U.S.'s determination to assert its authority in the region and limit the flow of Venezuelan oil to international markets.