US Forces Intercept Second Oil Tanker off Venezuela Coast Amid New Sanctions Blockade
US Forces Intercept Second Oil Tanker off Venezuela Coast Amid New Sanctions Blockade
The United States Coast Guard, supported by military forces, has intercepted a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking the second such incident in recent days. According to US officials, the vessel was transporting Venezuelan oil destined for Asian markets.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the operation on Saturday afternoon, sharing video footage of the interception on the social media platform X. This development follows President Donald Trump’s announcement earlier this week regarding a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. The strategy aims to intensify pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by severing the country’s critical economic lifelines.
The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the specific details of this latest interception.
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