Why is the US pursuing a third oil tanker off Venezuela in to weeks?

The US intercepted ​an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela over the weekend, and was pursuing another one in what would be the third such operation in less than two weeks. What exactly is happening and why? Answer by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Douglas Herbert.

Dec 22, 2025 - 12:00
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Why is the US pursuing a third oil tanker off Venezuela in to weeks?
The US intercepted ​an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela over the weekend, and was pursuing another one in what would be the third such operation in less than two weeks. What exactly is happening and why? Answer by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Douglas Herbert.

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