U.S. Military Enforces Sanctions with Bold Boarding of Illicit Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean

When it comes to protecting American interests and enforcing sanctions that uphold our national sovereignty, patience runs thin—and rightly so. Recently, U.S. military forces executed a high-stakes maritime interdiction on the Aquila II, a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that officials tracked all the way from the Caribbean Sea. This bold operation is more than just a tactical maneuver; it’s a clear message that Washington will hold accountable those who flout sanctions designed to isolate rogue regimes like Venezuela’s Maduro government. Why Does Tracking One Tanker Matter for America? The Aquila II is not just any vessel—it epitomizes...