U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela
By The BriefBrief
U.S. military forces have intercepted and seized a sixth oil tanker that was allegedly transporting oil from Venezuela, further intensifying efforts to curb the country's oil exports.
WHO:U.S. military forces
WHAT:Seizure of an oil tanker
WHEN:Jan 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:International waters linked to Venezuelan oil exports
WHY:To disrupt Venezuela's oil trade and enforce sanctions
