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MNN US · February 16, 2026 · 1 min read

US boards second tanker in Indian Ocean over Venezuela oil sanctions

What happened: The US has boarded the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean, accusing it of breaching sanctions on Venezuelan oil shipments after tracking it from the Caribbean.

Why it matters:

  • It highlights ongoing US enforcement of sanctions against Venezuela's oil exports.
  • The action affects international shipping and companies involved in Venezuelan oil trade.

MNN Take: The US is actively monitoring and intercepting vessels suspected of violating sanctions to uphold its trade restrictions on Venezuela.

Sources: BBC US & Canada