US seizes fifth oil tanker from Venezuela

The United States military seized the Olina tanker in the Caribbean as part of its campaign against Venezuela, targeting vessels sanctioned by Washington. The tanker was found to have moved Russian oil under its previous name, Minerva M, and was flying a false flag. This operation follows the recent seizure of the Russian-flagged Marinera tanker and the abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, prompting the US to pledge to continue its blockade on sanctioned oil tankers and pressure Venezuela to sever ties with Russia and China.

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