The U.S. Navy has confirmed that it is actively pursuing a third oil tanker believed to be carrying Venezuelan oil, further escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. The tanker in question is called the Euroforce and is reportedly sailing towards the Caribbean, potentially in violation of U.S. sanctions against the Maduro regime.
This latest development comes after the U.S. recently seized two other oil tankers, the Luna and the Pandi, which were also linked to Venezuela. The U.S. has imposed strict sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to oust President Nicolas Maduro, whom it considers illegitimate, and support opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Venezuela, on the other hand, has condemned the U.S. actions as illegal and a violation of international law. The Maduro government argues that it has the right to trade its oil freely and accuses the U.S. of engaging in unlawful “piracy” on the high seas.
The U.S. Navy has not disclosed the exact location of the Euroforce, but it has confirmed that it is monitoring the vessel closely. The U.S. government has made it clear that it will continue to target any tanker believed to be carrying Venezuelan oil in violation of sanctions.
The situation remains fluid, with both the U.S. and Venezuela standing their ground. The international community is watching closely to see how this latest episode in the ongoing conflict between the two nations will unfold.
Sources Analysis:
The information for this article comes from the U.S. Navy, which is directly involved in the situation. While the U.S. Navy can be considered a reliable source for confirming its actions, it may have a bias towards promoting U.S. interests in the region.
Fact Check:
– Fact 1: The U.S. Navy is pursuing a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela – Verified fact, confirmed by the U.S. Navy.
– Fact 2: The tanker in question is named Euroforce – Unconfirmed claim, source not provided.
– Fact 3: The U.S. has seized two other oil tankers linked to Venezuela – Verified fact, confirmed by the U.S. Navy.
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