Fourth Iranian tanker reaches Venezuela as US ups pressure - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Adam Lucente

Adam Lucente

May 29, 2020

CARABOBO, VENEZUELA - MAY 26: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY √¢ MANDATORY CREDIT - "ECONOMY VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Iranian flagged fuel tanker 'Fortune' is seen after it was docked at El Palito refinery in Puerto Cabello, state of Carabobo, Venezuela, on May 26, 2020. (Photo by Economy Vice President's Office/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) — The Fortune, an Iranian-flagged fuel tanker, is seen after it docked at El Palito refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, May 26, 2020. — Economy Vice President's Office/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Venezuela's navy ships are seen during a military exercise near Punto Fijo, Venezuela July 24, 2019. Picture taken July 24, 2019. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. - RC167D5BBE20

Venezuela military will escort Iranian fuel tankers to shore

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Aid flight arrives from Iran to Venezuela despite continued US pressure

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An Iranian flag flutters on board the Adrian Darya oil tanker, formerly known as Grace 1, off the coast of Gibraltar on August 18, 2019. - Gibraltar rejected a US demand to seize the Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute as it prepared to leave the British overseas territory after weeks of detention. (Photo by Johnny BUGEJA / AFP) (Photo by JOHNNY BUGEJA/AFP via Getty Images)

Iranian tankers appear to be en route to Venezuela

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Iranian tanker reaches coast of Venezuela

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