US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say [View all]

Source: Reuters

Reuters
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say

By Idrees Ali
December 21, 2025 10:42 AM EST Updated 57 mins ago

Dec 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.

One of the officials said the tanker was under sanctions. The officials, who were speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not give a specific location for the operation.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday.

U.S. President Donald Trump last week announced a "blockade" of all oil tankers under sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela.

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