US Moves To Seize Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker After Atlantic Pursuit, Risking Russia Tensions
Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 7:22 PM IST The tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, slipped through a US maritime “blockade” of sanctioned vessels and rebuffed attempts by the US Coast Guard to board it. The Marinera’s reflagging under a Russian registry adds another layer of complexity. The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked…
