U.S. Military Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Latest Oil Crackdown

The U.S. military intercepted a tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean, marking the seventh seizure amid President Trump's campaign to regulate Venezuela's oil trade. The Southern Command, leading the operation with multiple warships and troops, reported the capture of the Motor Vessel Sagitta without any incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 21-01-2026 03:26 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 03:26 IST
U.S. Military Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Latest Oil Crackdown
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In a significant development, the U.S. military announced the seizure of a Venezuela-linked tanker in the Caribbean on Tuesday, highlighting ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to control Venezuela's oil distribution channels.

This operation marks the seventh such apprehension in a campaign led by the Southern Command, which currently operates with nearly twelve warships and thousands of troops in the region. The U.S. forces managed to capture the Motor Vessel Sagitta without confrontation, signaling a tactical success in the broader geopolitical strategy.

The clampdown is part of President Donald Trump's month-long initiative aimed at tightening control over Venezuelan oil flows, as tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to simmer.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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