Iranian Ship Reaches Venezuela With No U.S. Interference

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – The first of five tankers loaded with gasoline sent from Iran has reached Venezuelan waters. The ships’ loads are expected to temporarily ease the South American nation’s fuel crunch while defying Trump administration sanctions targeting the two U.S. foes. The oil tanker Fortune encountered no immediate signs of U.S. interference late Saturday as it eased through the Caribbean. Venezuela’s foreign minister celebrated the gasoline delivery, saying Iran and Venezuela have always supported each other in times of difficulty. Washington says both nations are ruled by repressive regimes. The Trump administration has heavily sanctioned both nations.