How will Trump's Venezuela oil tanker ban affect the Islamic Republic?
Trump's oil tanker blockade on Venezuela could affect Iran or other countries that trade with Caracas or operate sanctioned oil tankers.
Chevron-chartered oil tanker Ionic Anax is seen near the Bajo Grande port in Venezuela's lake Maracaibo after loading for export, in San Francisco, Zulia State, Venezuela December 13, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia/File Photo)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
