USA seized tanker under Russian flag: what is known about the operation in the Atlantic.

According to ТСН: The United States of America seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a prolonged chase across the Atlantic Ocean. Official details are currently unavailable.

American military personnel, along with Coast Guard officials, boarded the vessel under the Russian flag, now known as 'Marinera'.

An American official reported that the oil tanker Marinera is under control and is currently in U.S. custody. The operation was led by the Department of Homeland Security with support from military personnel. American law enforcement is on board, and the leadership is carried out by the Department of Homeland Security.

According to information, Russian military ships, including a submarine, were spotted during the operation, which could significantly increase tensions in relations with Russia.

The tanker, previously known as Bella-1, managed to evade a maritime 'blockade' of American sanctions and escape attempts by the U.S. Coast Guard to intercept it.

The operation is ongoing under the control of the Coast Guard and American military. Russian media reported that a helicopter, likely with American military personnel on board, is attempting to land on the oil tanker to deploy troops. RT published photographs showing the helicopter approaching the tanker.

After leaving the Caribbean Sea, the tanker changed its name from Bella-1 to Marinera, raising the Russian flag to avoid capture. The vessel was registered in the official register of Russian ships, and Moscow submitted a diplomatic protest demanding that Washington cease its pursuit, as according to international law, vessels under a certain flag have the protection of that state.

Situation with the tanker: what is known

At the end of December, the U.S. Coast Guard attempted to intercept the Bella-1 vessel in the Caribbean Sea, which was heading to Venezuela for oil. However, the sanctioned tanker displayed the tricolor of the Russian Federation, forcing the American fleet to retreat.

According to information, Russia has approached the U.S. requesting not to touch this tanker, and the request allegedly reached the State Department and the White House's Homeland Security Council on New Year's Eve.

It later became known that the Kremlin sent a naval fleet to protect its tanker from the Americans. At the moment, the tanker, which is not carrying cargo, was previously used to transport Venezuelan oil. On Tuesday, it was located between Scotland and Iceland.

This situation highlights the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia in light of the controlled circumstances of oil delivery from Venezuela. Events surrounding the Marinera tanker raise concerns in international relations, as the actions of the parties may impact regional security and energy issues.