U.S. Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tankers in Atlantic Crackdown

The United States has seized two more sanctioned oil tankers, including one pursued from near Venezuela, in a global enforcement operation condemned by Russia. U.S. forces took control of a Russian-linked tanker in the North Atlantic on Wednesday. The ship was first tracked off the Venezuelan coast. A second sanctioned tanker was seized in the Caribbean Sea. This brings the total number of vessels seized by Washington to four in just over a month. The moves are part of a wider effort to enforce oil sanctions. Moscow has condemned the seizures. The U.S. military has not detailed the final destinations for the tankers, but previous seized cargoes have been sold. The actions highlight the global reach of U.S. sanctions enforcement, particularly targeting oil shipments linked to Venezuela and its allies.