It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
An escalating standoff between the U.S. and Venezuela has led both countries' militaries to jam satellite navigation signals in the Caribbean to guard against a potential attack, data show, putting air and sea traffic in the region at greater risk of a collision or accident.[image or embed]
-- The New York Times (@nytimes.com) Dec 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
US Pursuing Third Tanker Near Venezuela
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... The United States is pursuing another tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, Reuters and the Associated Press reported on Sunday morning, citing officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The Pentagon referred Newsweek to the White House on the matter when contacted for comment. Newsweek has reached out to the White House for comment and confirmation via email on Sunday. ...
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