U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic following a weekslong pursuit. The vessel currently bears the name Marinera and is linked to a shadow fleet that moves oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran, violating U.S. sanctions. The tanker previously sailed as Bella-1 and recently reflagged to Russia, with crew reportedly painting a Russian flag on the hull. The U.S. Coast Guard first attempted interception in December as the ship sailed toward Venezuela, where a U.S. naval blockade targets sanctioned oil shipments. The vessel refused boarding, crossed the Atlantic, and was chased. Russia’s foreign ministry expressed concern over the pursuit.
"United States forces have boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a weekslong pursuit, according to officials. They say the vessel, now called the Marinera, is part of a shadow fleet moving oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions. The tanker was previously named Bella-1 and recently switched its registration to Russia. Its crew reportedly even painted a Russian flag on the hull."
"The US Coast Guard first tried to intercept the ship in December as it sailed toward Venezuela, where Washington has imposed a naval blockade on sanctioned oil shipments. When the vessel refused boarding, it crossed the Atlantic, prompting a chase. On Tuesday, Russia's foreign ministry said it was "following with concern" the US pursuit of the tanker."
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