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The U.S. seized one sanctioned tanker and is pursuing another to stop oil shipments funding Nicolás Maduro's regime and narco-terrorism, part of a 'dark fleet' evading sanctions.
- On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard apprehended an oil tanker last docked in Venezuela, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, and then on Sunday, military officials said the Coast Guard pursued another sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean.
- Earlier this month, the president sanctioned ships and individuals, and last Wednesday, Trump enacted a blockade against Venezuela, citing support for drug trafficking.
- Officials reported the ships are part of a `dark fleet` flying under a Panama flag to evade sanctions, with the White House stating intercepted oil funds `narco-terrorism` and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promising continued pursuit.
- China's foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian condemned the seizure as bullying during a Monday briefing, Iran's spokesman Esmail Baghaei echoed the criticism, and lawmakers in Congress voiced bipartisan scrutiny fearing escalation.
- Experts say the aim is to strangle Maduro financially, destabilize his control, and prompt defections, while the White House says the blockade is narrow and targets Maduro's funding, analysts add it denies rivals like China, Russia, and Iran access.
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by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – The United States has seized another crude oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking the second such operation in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his government. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday that the U.S. Coast Guard, operating with support from …
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