US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker
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US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship, which is accused of breaking sanctions.
A US blockade of Venezuelan exports is causing a build up of oil in storage, experts warn. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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U.S. plans to intercept tanker involved in Venezuelan oil trade, days after Maduro's capture
Two U.S. intelligence officials said Venezuelan officials had discussed placing Soviet-era defense systems and armed military personnel on tankers — disguising them as civilians for defense purposes.
The development deepens the confrontation over the tanker formerly known as the Bella 1, which the United States wants to seize but which Russia has sought to protect.
Trump said US control of Venezuelan oil after the military removal of Nicolas Maduro could last years, in an interview with the New York Times.