U.S. Hunts Third Tanker as Venezuela Oil Tensions Rise

The United States is pursuing a third Venezuelan-flagged oil tanker in an escalating enforcement operation, according to multiple media reports. The targeted vessel is the Bella 1, a Panamanian-flagged tanker sanctioned by the U.S. The ship is currently en route to Venezuela to load oil. This action follows similar U.S. Coast Guard operations against two other tankers in recent weeks. All three vessels are accused of violating U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector. The move signals a tightening of U.S. sanctions enforcement. It aims to restrict the revenue Venezuela earns from its oil exports. Venezuela has not yet publicly commented on this latest reported operation.