Summary
U.S. forces have seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea that they say is linked to Venezuela. This action is part of an effort to control Venezuela's oil under President Trump's orders.
Key Facts
- The U.S. has taken control of another oil tanker, named the Motor Tanker Veronica, in the Caribbean.
- The tanker is said to have connections to Venezuela.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the news on social media.
- The U.S. Coast Guard carried out the operation early on a Thursday.
- President Trump's quarantine on certain vessels in the Caribbean includes the seized tanker.
- The operation involved the U.S. Southern Command, including Marines and sailors from the USS Gerald R. Ford.
- The military reported that they seized the ship without any problems.
- A video was shared showing helicopters and armed troops boarding the tanker.
