In a bizarre twist, the crew of the Bella 1 oil tanker has painted a crude Russian flag on its hull while being pursued by the US Coast Guard. This act complicates the legalities of seizing the vessel, which is under US sanctions for allegedly shipping Iranian oil. The situation raises questions about the future of US efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports.
In a dramatic maritime chase, the Coast Guard pursued the Bella 1, an oil tanker fleeing U.S. sanctions. As the vessel made a U-turn to evade capture, the crew realized they needed backup to intercept the massive tanker.
In a high-stakes chase, the U.S. Coast Guard pursued the Bella 1, an oil tanker linked to Venezuela, as tensions rise over its links to sanctioned oil trades and terrorism funding.
Tensions escalate as the US Coast Guard actively pursues a vessel linked to Venezuela's illegal oil trade. The situation intensifies following recent tanker seizures and accusations of drug-related funding.
The U.S. Coast Guard is ramping up its operations against sanctioned oil tankers linked to the Venezuelan government, amidst heightened tensions and calls for military action from the Trump administration.
In a significant escalation, the U.S. Coast Guard boarded a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil, amid rising tensions with President Maduro. The operation raises questions about maritime law and international trade.
In a dramatic predawn operation, U.S. forces boarded a Panama-flagged vessel off Venezuela, just days after Trump announced a total blockade on sanctioned oil tankers. What does this mean for U.S.-Venezuela relations?
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized a second vessel in international waters, reinforcing President Trump's blockade of sanctioned oil tankers from Venezuela. This operation follows a recent military buildup in Latin America.
In a bold move, the US Coast Guard is interdicting a second sanctioned vessel off Venezuela's coast, following the recent seizure of an oil tanker involved in illicit operations. Details are scarce, but tensions rise in the Caribbean Sea.
The U.S. military has boarded a non-sanctioned tanker transporting Venezuelan oil, signaling a firm stance against Maduro's regime. This action follows the recent seizure of another vessel, raising concerns about U.S. intervention in Venezuelan oil shipments.