U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. military is focusing on disrupting the shadow fleet of vessels transporting sanctioned crude oil from countries such as Venezuela [1] Group 1 - The U.S. military's actions are aimed at enforcing sanctions against countries that are involved in the illegal transportation of crude oil [1] - The shadow fleet consists of vessels that operate outside of international regulations, posing challenges to enforcement efforts [1] - Targeting these vessels is part of a broader strategy to curb the flow of sanctioned oil and maintain compliance with U.S. sanctions [1]