US Military Seizes Large Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela in Indian Ocean
Summary
The US military seized the oil tanker 'Akilah II' in the Indian Ocean, alleging it was transporting Venezuelan oil to China, enforcing a US blockade on Venezuela's oil exports.
Key Points
- The US military seized a large oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean.
- The vessel 'Akilah II' was tracked and taken from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean by US forces.
- The tanker was carrying 700,000 barrels of crude oil from Venezuela destined for China.
- The US is enforcing a blockade aimed at stopping Venezuela's oil exports, despite criticism over legal and maritime law concerns.
