U.S. Coast Guard Intensifies Pursuit of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

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The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a third Venezuelan oil tanker, Bella 1, as part of a broader effort to pressure Venezuela's regime by seizing ships on sanctions lists, amidst escalating tensions and accusations of supporting terrorist groups, with the U.S. aiming to weaken Maduro's government and curb Iran-Venezuela cooperation.
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