In a bizarre twist, the crew of the Bella 1 oil tanker has painted a crude Russian flag on its hull while being pursued by the US Coast Guard. This act complicates the legalities of seizing the vessel, which is under US sanctions for allegedly shipping Iranian oil. The situation raises questions about the future of US efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports.
In a high-stakes chase, the U.S. Coast Guard pursued the Bella 1, an oil tanker linked to Venezuela, as tensions rise over its links to sanctioned oil trades and terrorism funding.
In a significant escalation, the U.S. Coast Guard boarded a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil, amid rising tensions with President Maduro. The operation raises questions about maritime law and international trade.
In a dramatic operation, the US Coast Guard seized the oil tanker Skipper, believed to be carrying 1.1 million barrels of oil from Venezuela. Analysts weigh in on the implications of this bold move.