US Forces Intercept Sanctioned Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela: What You Need to Know

US Military Action Against Venezuela-Linked Tanker

A US official has confirmed that American forces have successfully boarded an oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic after a prolonged pursuit. This information was shared with the Associated Press on Wednesday by a source who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of military operations.

The tanker had been under US scrutiny since last month, as it attempted to bypass a blockade imposed around Venezuela.

This vessel was sanctioned by the US in 2024 for its alleged involvement in smuggling operations connected to a company associated with the Lebanese militant organization Hezbollah. In December, the US Coast Guard made an attempt to board the ship in the Caribbean as it was en route to Venezuela, which has been subjected to a naval blockade by the Trump administration.