US Forces Seize Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast

Bloomberg12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

U.S. forces have seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast that was under sanctions, according to Bloomberg. The operation highlights ongoing tensions related to oil trade and sanctions enforcement in the region.

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36 days
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