The Venezuelan government was said to have ordered the escort, according to two people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear whether the vessels were subject to U.S. sanctions.
Trump announces ‘complete blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela The Washington PostTrump orders ‘total and complete blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela CNNU.S. Tanker Seizure Has Paralyzed Venezuelan Oil Shipping—Except Chevron's The Wall Street JournalTrump Announces Blockade on Some Oil Tankers Going to and From Venezuela The New York TimesVenezuela faces demands for big oil discounts and contract changes after tanker seizure Reuters
