US Pursues Third Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Tensions

The US Coast Guard is in active pursuit of a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, a US official confirmed to CBS News. The tanker is reportedly flying a false flag and is under a judicial seizure order.

The pursuit comes after the US seized two oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela this month, including one on Saturday. US authorities have accused Venezuela of using oil money to fund drug-related crime.

Venezuela has responded by calling the tanker seizures "theft and kidnapping." The country has also accused the Trump administration of trying to steal its resources.

US President Donald Trump has ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving the country. The exact location and name of the tanker involved in Sunday's pursuit have not been officially confirmed.

This pursuit marks the latest escalation in tensions between the US and Venezuela, which has the world's largest proven oil reserves. The outcome of the pursuit is currently unknown.

This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.