Trump's 'Operation Clean Sweep': US Seizes Fifth Oil Tanker in Caribbean Sea

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News18•10-01-2026, 01:16
Trump's 'Operation Clean Sweep': US Seizes Fifth Oil Tanker in Caribbean Sea
- •US military's 'Operation Clean Sweep' video surfaces, showing seizure of an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea.
- •This is the fifth oil tanker seized by the Trump administration, aiming for control over Venezuela's oil distribution.
- •The seized tanker, 'Olina', was allegedly fleeing with Venezuelan oil and flying a false flag of Timor-Leste.
- •US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned against hiding behind 'fake nationality' for sanctioned vessels.
- •Previous seizure of Russian tanker 'Marinara' angered Russia, which called US actions a 'gross violation' of international law.
Why It Matters: Trump's administration continues to seize oil tankers in the Caribbean, escalating tensions with Russia.
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