U.S. boards un-sanctioned tanker with Venezuelan oil to tighten blockade
Summary
The U.S. military boarded a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil, which was not under sanctions, to enforce a blockade ordered by President Trump. This action signals that the U.S. may target any vessel transporting Venezuelan oil, whether sanctioned or not.Key Facts
- The U.S. military boarded a non-sanctioned tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.
- This was part of a blockade initiated by President Trump against vessels carrying Venezuelan oil.
- It is the second tanker with Venezuelan oil that the U.S. boarded.
- The first tanker, named Skipper, was seized on December 10.
- President Trump announced that the blockade applies to all vessels on the U.S. sanctions list linked to Venezuela.
- Some believe any ship with Venezuelan oil could be stopped by the U.S.
- Venezuela dispatched two non-sanctioned oil vessels, one with a naval escort.
- The boarding is meant as a warning to discourage transporting Venezuelan oil.
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