US seizes another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

​ 120-150The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions list and is “suspected of carrying embargoed oil”, US officials said. Read More On

Summary:
The United States has seized another oil tanker tied to Venezuela’s oil trade as part of an intensified campaign to enforce sanctions and curb illegal exports. U.S. forces — including the Coast Guard and military — intercepted the vessel, believed to be carrying or linked to embargoed Venezuelan crude, in the Caribbean Sea. This latest capture follows a series of similar actions in recent weeks targeting a “shadow fleet” of tankers that have been trying to evade sanctions, some by sailing under false or foreign flags. U.S. officials say the move is intended to tighten control over Venezuelan oil flows and enforce compliance with U.S. sanctions, but it has heightened geopolitical tensions and drawn criticism from Caracas and other governments.