In a series of high-stakes operations, the United States has seized both a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic and a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. These actions have escalated tensions between the U.S., Russia, and Venezuela, raising concerns about potential confrontations and geopolitical implications.
According to sources cited by Fox News, the U.S. forces attempted to board a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. The tanker, named Marinera, faced no resistance during the boarding operation. This move comes amidst ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia over various geopolitical issues.
Simultaneously, CBS News reported that the U.S. is carrying out an operation to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, the Marinera, formerly known as Bella-1. This operation marks the third seizure of an oil tanker linked to Venezuela by the U.S. European Command for violations of U.S. sanctions.
The Guardian further elaborated on the situation, noting that the U.S. Coast Guard successfully boarded the Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean after a two-week pursuit. This operation could potentially risk a confrontation with the Kremlin, especially after reports of Moscow dispatching a submarine to safeguard the vessel.
In a related development, ABC News reported that the U.S. Coast Guard also seized another oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea. This operation marks a significant escalation in the U.S.’s efforts to enforce sanctions against Venezuela and its allies.
The actions taken by the U.S. in seizing these oil tankers have sparked international attention and raised concerns about the potential consequences of such operations. The involvement of multiple countries and the strategic importance of the oil tankers add complexity to an already tense geopolitical landscape.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Russia, Venezuela, and other affected parties will respond to these seizures and what implications they may have for future relations and global stability.
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References:
1. Fox News: US forces attempting to board sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic, sources say – [https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-forces-attempting-board-sanctioned-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-north-atlantic-sources-say]
2. CBS News: U.S. carrying out operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker, sources say – [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-operation-seize-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker-marinera/]
3. The Guardian: US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic after two-week pursuit – [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/07/russia-submarine-escort-shadow-fleet-tanker-us-sanctions]
4. ABC News: US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic and 2nd tanker – [https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-seizes-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-north-atlantic/story?id=128976500]
5. The Hill: US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker – [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5676281-us-seizes-venezuela-tanker]
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