Summary
The U.S. military has captured an oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean, as part of President Trump’s actions to stop Venezuela’s oil exports. The tanker was carrying 700,000 barrels of oil, and this is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to intercept Venezuelan oil shipments.
Key Facts
- The U.S. seized a vessel in the Indian Ocean that is linked to Venezuela.
- President Trump aims to stop Venezuela from exporting oil.
- The vessel, called the Aquila II, held 700,000 barrels of crude oil.
- Armed US soldiers captured the tanker using a helicopter.
- Venezuela had its former president Nicolas Maduro abducted, and its interim President Delcy Rodriguez signed a law to open the oil sector to foreign investments.
- The U.S. began seizing Venezuelan oil ships starting in December.
- The U.S. claims that actions like this can help lower energy prices in the U.S.
- Venezuela has sold large amounts of oil to the U.S., receiving significant payments.
