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US forces have intercepted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US military says

Jan 9, 2026, 6:16 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2026, 12:18 pm

The seal is seen on a podium at the Pentagon, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington, before Defen...

The seal is seen on a podium at the Pentagon, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington, before Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday the U.S. forces have intercepted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea.

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US forces have intercepted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US military says