The vessel BELLA 1, which is under U.S. sanctions, has turned away from Venezuela. This decision follows the seizure of another oil tanker linked to Venezuela on December 10, 2025. The vessel was en route to Venezuela from Iran at the time of the diversion, likely to avoid a similar seizure attempt by U.S. authorities.
Recent developments have highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding vessels involved in the transportation of oil from Iran to Venezuela. The U.S. has been actively monitoring and intervening in such shipments as part of its sanctions regime.
For more information on related coverage, see U.S. boards third tanker, Bella 1, near Venezuela.
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