KVIA•Dec 21
U.S. Intensifies Pursuit of Oil Tankers Linked to Venezuela Amid Sanctions
The U.S. Coast Guard pursued the oil tanker Bella 1 in international waters near Venezuela, as part of an intensified campaign against the Venezuelan oil industry under President Trump's administration. The vessel, which is under U.S. sanctions due to its ties to Iranian oil, was reportedly attempting to collect oil from Venezuela. This incident follows another interception of a tanker, Centuries, just a day prior. The U.S. government aims to disrupt the illicit oil trade that funds narcoterrorism, with at least 35 vessels linked to Venezuela currently under sanctions. Venezuela's leadership has condemned these actions as psychological terrorism and plans to respond through international channels.
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