American forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit. The vessel, previously sanctioned for smuggling for Hezbollah, attempted to evade a US blockade. Despite claims of Russian protection, the US considers the ship stateless, marking the second such seizure by American forces in the Caribbean.
From Atlantic to Caribbean: US seizes 2 Venezuela-linked oil tankers; 'blockade' in full effect
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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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