U.S. Pursues Third Sanctioned Tanker in Venezuelan Waters

The United States is actively chasing a third sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. This action is the latest effort by the Trump administration to increase economic pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the pursuit. The targeted ship, like two others before it, is accused of violating international sanctions. These sanctions are designed to block the Maduro regime from profiting from its oil exports. By seizing these shipments, the U.S. aims to cut off a major source of revenue for the Venezuelan government.