US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues
Summary
The United States military seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean as part of its efforts to pressure Venezuela. This follows a series of actions targeting vessels linked to Venezuela and Russia. US President Donald Trump claimed these actions aim to open Venezuela's oil reserves to US companies.Key Facts
- The US military seized the Olina oil tanker in the Caribbean.
- The tanker had been sanctioned by the US for transporting Russian oil.
- Two other tankers, including the Russian-flagged Marinera, were seized two days earlier.
- The US Department of Justice is investigating the Marinera's crew for compliance issues.
- Russia criticized the US seizure as violating international maritime law.
- President Trump stated the US pressure campaign intends to open Venezuela's oil industry to American companies.
- Trump mentioned cooperation with Venezuela on rebuilding its oil and gas infrastructure.
- UN experts criticized the US for enforcing sanctions through a blockade, calling it illegal.
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