White House: US will act on sanctioned vessels after Venezuela tanker seizure

The White House has warned that the US will actively intercept sanctioned vessels, following the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt emphasized the US commitment to enforcing sanctions, particularly against vessels involved in black market oil that funds narcoterrorism. The US is reportedly planning further seizures, having identified additional sanctioned tankers. Venezuelan officials condemned the seizure as “theft” and “piracy,” amidst escalating tensions and new US sanctions targeting Maduro’s associates.

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