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US forces attempting to board sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic, sources say

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US forces attempting to board sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic, sources say Open in Foxnews.com
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  • The operation shows U.S. forces and allied partners seizing tanker vessels linked to sanction evasion, with swift action at sea signaling enforcement of limits on Venezuelan and Russian oil.
  • Footage shared by secretary of homeland security Kristi Noem on X shows a helicopter hovering over a vessel before US forces abseil and storm the deck.
  • The interdicted vessel, M/Sophia, was operating in international waters and deterrence strategy against sanction busting aims to curb illicit oil flows.

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Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v0deypjl4oBbc.com
Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

US seizes banned Venezuelan oil tanker in Atlantic as Trump risks Putin clash – live

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/marinera-oil-tanker-tracker-trump-putin-venezuela-live-updates-b2895884.htmlIndependent.co.uk
US seizes banned Venezuelan oil tanker in Atlantic as Trump risks Putin clash – live

US is making plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, sources say | CNN Politics

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/politics/us-plans-intercept-oil-tankerCnn.com
US is making plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, sources say | CNN Politics

US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in Atlantic as UK confirms it gave support to operation

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwynjdqgelltBbc.co.uk
US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in Atlantic as UK confirms it gave support to operation

U.S. military seizes 2 Venezuela-linked oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, officials say

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-operation-seize-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker-marinera/Cbsnews.com
U.S. military seizes 2 Venezuela-linked oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, officials say

U.S. launches operation to seize Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/venezuela/us-seize-russia-flagged-oil-tanker-bella1-marinera-venezuela-rcna252738Nbcnews.com
U.S. launches operation to seize Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

RAF and Royal Navy support US dawn raid on ghost fleet tanker

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/breaking-british-forces-back-raid-36513390Mirror.co.uk
RAF and Royal Navy support US dawn raid on ghost fleet tanker

‘Anywhere in the world’: US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/7/us-attempting-to-seize-venezuela-linked-russian-oil-tanker-reportsAljazeera.com
‘Anywhere in the world’: US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker

After a two-week chase across the Atlantic, US forces finally caught a Russian-flagged dark fleet tanker that ran its blockade

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After a two-week chase across the Atlantic, US forces finally caught a Russian-flagged dark fleet tanker that ran its blockade

U.S. seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-seizes-2-sanctioned-oil-tankers-linked-to-venezuela-in-the-north-atlantic-and-the-caribbeanPbs.org
U.S. seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean

Oil Tanker Intercept Escalates U.S.–Russia Tensions

https://time.com/7344321/venezuela-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-us-seizure/Time.com
Oil Tanker Intercept Escalates U.S.–Russia Tensions

Venezuela will ship sanctioned oil to U.S. indefinitely, sources say

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/oil-sales-from-venezuela-to-continue-indefinitely-sanctions-will-be-reduced-source-says.htmlCnbc.com
Venezuela will ship sanctioned oil to U.S. indefinitely, sources say

US forces dramatically seize Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic

https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/07/us-forces-attempting-seize-russian-flagged-tanker-marinera-atlantic-26130727/Metro.co.uk
US forces dramatically seize Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic

What we know about 'ghost fleet' oil tankers seized by US - as Russia responds

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What we know about 'ghost fleet' oil tankers seized by US - as Russia responds

Russia reportedly sends submarine to escort ‘shadow fleet’ tanker being pursued by US

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/07/russia-submarine-escort-shadow-fleet-tanker-us-sanctionsTheguardian.com
Russia reportedly sends submarine to escort ‘shadow fleet’ tanker being pursued by US

Venezuela live: US ‘attempting to seize’ Russian tanker

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/article/venezuela-tanker-live-trump-latest-news-fsrz8rzd0Thetimes.com
Venezuela live: US ‘attempting to seize’ Russian tanker

US forces board sanctioned, Russia-flagged oil tanker that eluded Venezuela blockade

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/us-forces-board-sanctioned-russia-flagged-oil-tanker-that-eluded-venezuela-blockade/Nypost.com
US forces board sanctioned, Russia-flagged oil tanker that eluded Venezuela blockade

'High seas drama!' Internet lights up as US seizes Russia-backed tanker near Venezuela

https://www.rawstory.com/venezuela-oil-tanker-seized-reax/Rawstory.com
'High seas drama!' Internet lights up as US seizes Russia-backed tanker near Venezuela

After a two-week chase across the Atlantic, US forces finally caught a Russian-flagged dark fleet tanker that ran its blockade

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-forces-caught-dark-fleet-tanker-chased-it-across-atlantic-2026-1Businessinsider.com
After a two-week chase across the Atlantic, US forces finally caught a Russian-flagged dark fleet tanker that ran its blockade

US sub-hunter faces off with Putin ships guarding tanker Trump 'plans to seize'

https://www.the-sun.com/news/15742464/russia-navy-ships-submarine-guard-oil-tanker-us/The-sun.com
US sub-hunter faces off with Putin ships guarding tanker Trump 'plans to seize'

US 'plans to seize Venezuelan tanker' as it races towards Russia to flee capture

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/plans-seize-venezuelan-tanker-races-36507771Dailystar.co.uk
US 'plans to seize Venezuelan tanker' as it races towards Russia to flee capture

US forces board Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in Atlantic

https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/07/us-carrying-out-operation-to-seize-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker-in-atlantic-official-saysEuronews.com
US forces board Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in Atlantic

U.S. seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-01-07/u-s-forces-board-venezuela-linked-sanctioned-oil-tanker-in-north-atlantic-u-s-official-saysLatimes.com
U.S. seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide

U.S. Special Operations Seize Oil Tankers In Stunning Raid Footage: WATCH

https://www.outkick.com/culture/bella-i-oil-tanker-seized-videoOutkick.com
U.S. Special Operations Seize Oil Tankers In Stunning Raid Footage: WATCH

US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide

https://apnews.com/article/us-venezuela-oil-tanker-77f2c1441dda8217b37f9e38c3ae9131Apnews.com
US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide

Russia sends navy ships to guard sanctioned oil tanker

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15441085/Russia-navy-ships-guard-sanctioned-oil-tanker-Atlantic-US.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Russia sends navy ships to guard sanctioned oil tanker

Russia responds with demands after US seized Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

https://www.unilad.com/news/world-news/us-russian-ship-venezuela-response-141811-20260107Unilad.com
Russia responds with demands after US seized Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

US seizes 'Russian' oil tanker supported by UK forces as Kremlin condemns secret operation

https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-news/us-seizes-russian-oil-tanker-uk-683358-20260107Ladbible.com
US seizes 'Russian' oil tanker supported by UK forces as Kremlin condemns secret operation

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