The US Department of Defense reported the interception of a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, which allegedly attempted to evade a US-imposed blockade on oil operations linked to Venezuela and Cuba. This operation took place during the night by US forces, which executed a right of visit for inspection, maritime interdiction, and boarding of the tanker named Bertha without any incidents. The Pentagon shared details of this operation through a message on social media, along with video footage and photos of the events.