US tracking oil tanker off UK coast linked to Venezuela, Russia and Iran
Monitoring comes as Washington builds up military assets in Britain
Monitoring comes as Washington builds up military assets in Britain

Oil price jumps as Washington piles pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s regime

Dozens of ships exiting the Gulf include several loaded with Iranian oil

Trump administration escalates campaign of pressure against Nicolás Maduro

Hormuz closure prompts surge in buying from Asia and Europe

Interception follows failure of bid to capture vessel as it headed to Venezuela last month

Industry warnings of disruption contrast with government calls for calm