US expands maritime interdictions tied to Venezuela oil sanctions

The US military boarded the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean on suspicion of helping Venezuela evade US sanctions.
US expands maritime interdictions tied to Venezuela oil sanctions
Why it matters
This signals the US is enforcing Venezuela oil sanctions beyond the Caribbean, increasing interdiction risk for tankers, flag states, insurers, and traders even on long-haul routes. Operators moving Venezuelan-origin crude now face higher probabilities of boarding delays, cargo disruption, and compliance scrutiny while in transit, not just at ports. The second boarding in a week indicates a sustained operational tempo that can force rerouting, higher freight/war-risk premiums, and tighter counterparty due diligence for any chain touching Venezuelan barrels.
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