US Forces ‘Chase’ 3rd Tanker In 14 Days Near Venezuela

U.S. forces are now pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, signaling a fresh escalation in Washington’s sanctions campaign. The chase comes just hours after another vessel linked to the so-called “shadow fleet” was seized in the Caribbean. Officials say the tanker is operating under a false flag and is being tracked under a judicial seizure order. While it has not yet been boarded, the pursuit underscores a widening enforcement effort that now extends beyond seizures to active interdiction. Watch