The United States has launched an operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean after the vessel allegedly evaded efforts to enforce sanctions linked to Venezuela.
U.S. officials said the tanker had earlier slipped past attempts by the Coast Guard to board it near the Caribbean while carrying oil tied to sanctioned networks. After weeks of monitoring, American forces moved in to intercept and board the ship in international waters.
The operation is part of Washingtonโs broader effort to crack down on illegal oil shipments connected to Venezuela. The incident has raised tensions, with reports of Russian naval presence nearby.
U.S. authorities say the seizure is being carried out under existing sanctions laws.
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