US Seizes Venezuela-Linked, Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker After Weeks-Long Pursuit

In a dramatic maritime operation that could further intensify global tensions, the United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it for more than two weeks across the Atlantic Ocean. The move comes amid escalating U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions and exert pressure on Venezuela’s oil sector. ‘Marinera’ Snatched After … Read more

US Coast Guard Pursuing Another Oil Tanker Near Venezuela as Tensions Escalate

In a dramatic continuation of maritime operations in the Caribbean Sea, the **U.S. Coast Guard is actively pursuing another oil tanker off the coast of #Venezuela, as part of an intensified campaign by the U.S. to enforce sanctions and disrupt illicit oil shipments linked to the Venezuelan government. U.S. officials confirmed the move on Sunday, … Read more

US Seizure of Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Signals New Crackdown on Shadow Fleet

The sea can feel vast and distant to many of us, but recent events off the coast of Venezuela have brought it sharply into focus for governments, global markets, and everyday people alike. What began as a routine enforcement of sanctions has quickly turned into a dramatic moment in international relations and energy politics—one that … Read more