U.S. Forces Seize Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. military forces seized a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the third such action in the region. The vessel, linked to Shanghai Legendary Ship Management, defied Iran-related sanctions. The move follows escalated actions against Venezuelan President Maduro and sanctioned vessels.
The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, marking the third recent interdiction in the area, according to a Pentagon statement on Tuesday.
Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last month, the U.S. has intensified its crackdown on sanctioned vessels associated with Venezuela, a prominent member of OPEC.
The oil tanker Bertha, linked to Shanghai Legendary Ship Management Company Limited, was targeted due to links with Iran-related sanctions, according to U.S. authorities, and was recently tracked from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean.
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