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Shadow Fleet - Pentagon Vows to Intercept All Venezuelan Oil Tankers
The Pentagon has announced plans to intercept all oil tankers carrying Venezuelan crude oil as part of efforts to counteract what is described as a 'shadow fleet' used by Venezuela for evading sanctio...
Retribution with New Trump-Xi Clash - Chinese Tankers Ignore Ban, Head Toward Venezuela
Chinese oil tankers are reportedly defying international sanctions and heading towards Venezuela despite the tightening of restrictions imposed by several countries following tensions between the US a...
Why Prosecuting Oil Traders Matters More Than Sinking Tankers
Russia's oil trade thrives through legal loopholes, shell companies, and intermediaries rather than just tanker movements. The arrest of a senior executive from Azerbaijan’s state energy giant highlig...
US seizes another oil tanker in the Caribbean
The United States has seized yet another oil tanker involved in alleged illicit activities related to Venezuela's state-owned petroleum company PDVSA in the Caribbean Sea. This seizure is part of ongo...
Graham unveils 500% tariff threat to countries buying Russian oil
Sen. Lindsey Graham has unveiled threats of imposing a 500% tariff on countries that purchase Russian oil in an effort to pressure them into ceasing such transactions. He cited India as one country al...
EU intercepts oil tanker 'Olina' in Caribbean; links it to Venezuela's ghost fleet
The European Union has intercepted an oil tanker named Olina operating in the Caribbean and has linked the vessel to what is known as Venezuela’s 'ghost fleet.' This development ties into ongoing conc...
India’s top refiner quietly returns to Russian oil with shadowed supply route despite US sanctions
Reliance Industries, India's leading refiner, has resumed purchasing Russian crude oil using non-sanctioned channels to ensure a steady supply for its operations despite United States sanctions....
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the U.S. of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela's coast. The move is part of increased U.S. pressure on President Nicol...
US Intercepts Another Oil Tanker Departing from Venezuela
The United States has intercepted another oil tanker that was leaving Venezuela. This action follows previous interceptions aimed at preventing illicit activities involving Venezuelan oil....
US Forces Intercept Another Oil Tanker in Caribbean
United States military forces have intercepted another oil tanker suspected of illegal activities in the Caribbean Sea, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and control shipments of strategic materia...
Seven US Military Vessels Deployed Near Caribbean To Monitor Oil Tankers
The Pentagon has deployed seven military vessels overnight near the Caribbean Sea for the purpose of monitoring oil tankers in the area. This move aims to ensure compliance with international sanction...
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker
U.S. military forces have intercepted another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea under the directive of the Trump administration's sanctions enforcement....
US Forces Intercept Another Sanctioned Oil Tanker in the Caribbean
United States military forces have intercepted another oil tanker that was subject to international sanctions in the Caribbean Sea. The exact location and date of the interception are not specified....
Indian Envoy Sought US Tariff Relief for Cutting Russian Oil Buys Says US Senator Lindsey Graham
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, requested assistance from President Donald Trump for tariff relief due to decreased imports of Russia...
US sanctions Chinese companies and tankers with Venezuela links
The Trump administration imposes sanctions against four companies based in China and Hong Kong for their involvement with Venezuela’s oil industry, aiming to curb the flow of Venezuelan crude oil expo...
Will the US Continue to Detain Oil Tankers from Venezuela's Shadow Fleet?
The article discusses the ongoing situation regarding the United States detaining tankers laden with crude oil that are part of Venezuela’s shadow fleet. The focus is on whether the U.S. will continue...
US Forces Intercept Another Oil Tanker in Caribbean
US forces have intercepted another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as part of ongoing surveillance and enforcement operations aimed at preventing illegal activities such as sanctions evasion, drug tra...
Trump Threatens Cuba: President Urges Deal Before It's Too Late Over Oil and Money
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Cuba, urging the country to make a deal regarding economic and energy issues before it is too late. The threat is centered around concerns over oil an...
US Intercepts Oil Tanker Olina in Caribbean
The United States intercepted an oil tanker named Olina in the Caribbean Sea. While details of the operation are not fully disclosed, this action underscores ongoing maritime security and surveillance...
US Intercepts Another Ghost Fleet Oil Tanker in the Caribbean
The United States has intercepted another oil tanker believed to be part of the 'ghost fleet' operating illicitly in the Caribbean region. No additional details regarding specific ships or actions tak...
US Boards Tanker Number Five in Search for Venezuelan Oil
The United States has conducted a boarding operation on tanker number five as part of an ongoing search related to alleged illicit Venezuelan oil transactions....
Coast Guard Pursuing Third Tanker in Caribbean Amid Venezuela Blockade
The U.S. Coast Guard continues operations in the Caribbean region by pursuing an additional oil tanker suspected of aiding Venezuela's circumvention of international sanctions. This marks the third in...
Caracas: Joint Operation with America to Return Oil Tanker to Venezuelan Waters
Venezuela and the United States have conducted a joint operation to bring an oil tanker back into Venezuelan waters. The details of the operation and its implications for regional maritime security we...