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From the Caribbean to Iceland: The United States seizes a Russian "ghost" tanker transporting Venezuelan oil

From the Caribbean to Iceland: The United States seizes a Russian "ghost" tanker transporting Venezuelan oil

The United States announced the seizure of an oil tanker called the Bella 1 (which recently changed its name to Marinera and flew a Russian flag) in a daring operation carried out by the US Coast Guard, supported by special forces, in the North Atlantic, specifically off the coast of Iceland. This operation followed a pursuit lasting more than two weeks, as part of the comprehensive maritime blockade imposed by President Donald Trump's administration on Venezuelan oil tankers subject to sanctions, following the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on January 3. Operation details: Transatlantic pursuit and international support The pursuit began on December 21, 2025, when the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) attempted to board the Bella 1 off the coast of Venezuela. The vessel refused to comply, changed course toward the Atlantic, and made deliberate alterations: renaming itself Marinera, painting a Russian flag on its hull, and activating fake AIS signals for camou…

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