U.S. intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuela oil distribution
U.S. Coast Guard intercepted another oil tanker, named Olina, in international waters east of the Caribbean Sea on Friday, January 9, 2026. Photo credit: X/@Sec_Noem U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, according to the U.S. military on Friday (January 9, 2026), as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers travelling to…

