US Intercepts Venezuela-Linked Vessel in Indian Ocean
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 10, 2026, 12:51 IST | Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 12:51 IST
U.S. military forces boarded and intercepted a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean, accusing the vessel of defying Washington’s sanctions and oil blockade. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that ships trying to evade U.S. forces won’t succeed, saying they would “run out of fuel” before escaping.
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