US forces in Caribbean seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela

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View in Browser US forces in Caribbean seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela January 20, 2026 U.S. military forces boarded and took control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues its efforts to take control of the oil in the South American country. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.