US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide

The United States on Wednesday seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it from off the coast of Venezuela, in an operation condemned by Moscow. The US military also announced a second sanctioned tanker had been seized in the Caribbean Sea, bringing the total number of ships Washington has taken control of since last month to four. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

Jan 7, 2026 - 16:00
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US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
The United States on Wednesday seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it from off the coast of Venezuela, in an operation condemned by Moscow. The US military also announced a second sanctioned tanker had been seized in the Caribbean Sea, bringing the total number of ships Washington has taken control of since last month to four. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

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