US pursues another oil tanker near Venezuela: Reports

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 21, 2025 at 08:52 PM

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US officials reported that the United States is pursuing an oil tanker near Venezuela in international waters. The tanker is allegedly flying a false flag and is under a judicial seizure order for violating sanctions related to Venezuela's "illegal sanctions evasion." The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing the "dark fleet vessel," though it has not yet been boarded. This pursuit follows the US seizure of another oil tanker off Venezuela on Saturday, which was part of a "blockade" ordered by the US President. These actions mark the second such operation in two days and the third in less than two weeks.

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Pentagon 40% Associated Press 40% Kristi Noem 40% Reuters 50% United States Coast Guard 60% Donald Trump 60% Venezuela ×580% United States ×790%

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