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UK supported US mission to seize Russian-flagged oil tanker, MoD says
- On Wednesday, Britain provided support to the United States in an operation to seize the Marinera in the North Atlantic after it was tracked by USCGC Munro under a US federal court warrant.
- The vessel had been sanctioned for involvement in the Iranian oil trade and was previously known as Bella 1, with Defence Secretary John Healey linking it to Hezbollah and Russian‑Iranian sanctions‑evasion networks.
- UK assets included Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft and the RFA Tideforce after a US request, while the US Coast Guard tactical team boarded the tanker in a predawn operation.
- Moscow condemned the interception as unlawful and demanded humane treatment and return of Russian crew members, while US Southern Command announced it also seized the second tanker M/T Sophia and is escorting it to the US.
- The seizure adds to recent interdictions and heightens tensions between the US and Russia, following weeks of pursuit and reflecting sanctioned tankers rapidly reflagging to Russia to evade capture.
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Navy destroyers helped the US catch a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the run in the Atlantic
USS Bulkeley, one of the destroyers involved in the seizure, sails in the Atlantic Ocean.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan NyeTwo US Navy destroyers helped American forces board and seize a runaway oil tanker in the Atlantic.A defense official said USS Bulkeley and USS Paul Ignatius "supported" the operation.The Russia-flagged tanker was captured on Wednesday after a weekslong chase across the ocean.Two US Navy de…
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The Times newspaper writes that the US, with the support of Britain, has taken control of a Russian-flagged tanker and London plans to take further measures against Moscow's shadow fleet.
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