US Forces Seize Fifth Oil Tanker Olina in Caribbean Amid Venezuela Sanctions Crackdown

• US forces boarded the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea, marking the fifth such seizure by the Trump administration.
• The operation was conducted by US Marines and Navy personnel, part of a military buildup in the region.
• Southern Command stated there is "no safe haven for criminals" following the seizure.
• This action is part of a broader effort to control Venezuelan oil distribution after President Nicolás Maduro's removal.
• The seizure follows another interception of a Russian-flagged tanker, Marinera, with Indian nationals among its crew, drawing Moscow's condemnation.

Why It Matters: US forces continue to seize oil tankers in the Caribbean as part of a crackdown on Venezuela sanctions.