The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, intensifying its efforts to restrict the flow of sanctioned oil from the country. This marks the second such operation in the Caribbean within two weeks, as American forces continue to target vessels linked to the Venezuelan government. The tanker, reportedly flying a Panamanian flag and carrying Venezuelan crude, was intercepted in a pre-dawn action supported by multiple US agencies. Officials emphasized that these actions are part of a broader campaign to disrupt the funding of illicit activities in the region. Recent months have seen a significant increase in US military operations in the Caribbean, with a particular focus on curbing both drug trafficking and the movement of sanctioned oil.