The United States is working to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, with ties to Venezuela in the North Atlantic. The operation involves the U.S. Coast Guard, military aircraft, and support from the UK’s Royal Air Force. The tanker was previously targeted under Iran-related sanctions and reflagged under Russia after evading boarding attempts in December. U.S. Air Force and RAF surveillance planes are tracking the vessel, with Russian naval assets nearby. This follows increased U.S. enforcement actions against ships linked to Venezuelan oil exports. Russian state media reported U.S. forces attempting to board the ship in the North Atlantic. (Source: Matthew Kerr, Quiver Data Analyst)

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