US Seizes Sixth Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Operation Southern Spear

Operation Southern Spear

• 🎯 The U.S. has seized its sixth Venezuelan oil tanker, named Veronica, in the Caribbean as part of Operation Southern Spear.
• ⚓ This operation focuses on the area around Venezuela and the Caribbean.

Military Support and Assets

• 🚢 Notably, the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was involved in the seizure operation.
• ⚓ Marines and Navy personnel, spearheaded by the Coast Guard, were deployed, likely including Coast Guard special operations forces.
• amphibious ship Ewaima, carrying Marines, was also part of the operation.

Deployment and Duration

• ⏳ The Ewaima has been on deployment for a considerable time.
• 🔄 The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier redirected from European Command to Southern Command, indicating its proximity and involvement in the region.