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U.S. Officials Confirm Interception of Third Tanker Off Venezuela in International Waters

The tanker boarding, reported by officials to Reuters, comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

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  • International waters: Maritime areas beyond the jurisdiction of any single country, where freedom of navigation is protected under international law.
  • Tanker: A large ship designed to transport liquids such as crude oil or petroleum products in bulk.