US Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker 'Marinera' After Two-Week Pursuit

• The US seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Sea after tracking it for two weeks.
• Moscow attempted to protect the tanker with its navy, but no Russian ships were present during the US Coast Guard boarding.
• The seizure was confirmed by the US European Command, citing violations of US sanctions.
• The tanker, originally named Bella 1 and sanctioned in 2024, was traveling from Iran to Venezuela.
• This operation involved multiple US departments and British assets, following a previous thwarted boarding attempt near Venezuela.

Why It Matters: US enforces sanctions by seizing Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera after a prolonged pursuit.