“Such fears are supported by the full force of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, which includes the ready and lethal platforms of USS Iwo Jima, USS San Antonio and USS Fort Lauderdale,” the post said, referring to the three US ships.
Reuters news agency, citing an industry source, reported that Olina had departed Venezuela last week and was flying the false flag of Timor-Leste.
It is the fifth tanker seized by the US government in recent weeks, as US President Donald Trump aims to limit Venezuelan oil exports.
The seizure of the tanker follows the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces last weekend. Delsey Rodriguez has now taken over as Venezuela’s interim leader.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated…
Edited by: Shawn Sinico
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