In a dramatic turn of events, US forces have attempted to board a Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel had been shadowed by a US warship for days, with the US Coast Guard successfully boarding two “ghost fleet” tankers, the Motor Tanker Bella I and Motor Tanker Sophia, in coordinated predawn operations. Both vessels had ties to Venezuela, with one attempting to evade pursuit for weeks. This latest move comes amidst escalating tensions between the US and Russia over oil assets.
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According to reports from RT, a US consortium, including Chevron and Quantum Capital Group, is lining up a bid for Lukoil’s sanctioned holdings worth $22 billion. This move indicates a strategic shift in the global oil market, with major players vying for control over lucrative assets. The US military has also seized a second Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean, further intensifying the situation.
The US operation to seize the Russian-flagged oil tanker was launched from Wick John O’Groats airport in northern Scotland, with RAF support. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that Britain supported the US mission, highlighting the close cooperation between the two nations in this high-stakes operation.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed to disrupt narco-terrorism funding and protect Americans through these actions. The US government’s aggressive stance towards Russian oil assets linked to Venezuela reflects a broader geopolitical strategy aimed at exerting influence in the region.
The attempted seizure of the Marinera and other related events have sparked international debate and concern over the implications for global oil markets and diplomatic relations. The involvement of multiple countries and major oil companies underscores the complex web of interests at play in this unfolding situation.
As the situation continues to develop, it remains to be seen how Russia, Venezuela, and other key stakeholders will respond to these provocative actions by the US. The outcome of these events could have far-reaching consequences for the oil industry and international relations.
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References:
1. RT Article: US forces attempt to board Russian oil tanker (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS) – [https://www.rt.com/news/630694-us-tanker-venezuela-nato/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS]
2. Breaking News Article: US ‘attempting to seize’ Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit in Atlantic – [https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/us-attempting-to-seize-venezuela-linked-russian-oil-tanker-after-weeks-long-pursuit-in-atlantic-1849694.html]
3. Mirror Article: US military says it seized second Venezuela-linked oil tanker – [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/us-military-seize-second-tanker-36513802]
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