US Seizes Fifth Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela, Officials Say
By The BriefBrief
The United States has seized a fifth oil tanker that is reportedly linked to Venezuela, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce sanctions against the Venezuelan government and its oil exports.
WHO:United States government officials
WHAT:Seizure of an oil tanker
WHEN:Jan 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:International waters (specific location not provided)
WHY:To enforce sanctions against Venezuela and curb its oil exports
