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US forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker

SUMMARY

U.S. forces seized a sixth oil tanker, Motor/Tanker Veronica, during an operation in early morning hours. This action is part of a quarantine on sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela. Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, launched from USS Gerald R. Ford, executed the operation without incident. U.S. Southern Command stated, "The only oil leaving Venezuela will be oil that is coordinated properly and lawfully."

This seizure occurs as President Trump prepares to meet Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House.


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