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US forces dramatically seize Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic
An oil tanker making its way to Russia and linked to both Venezuela and Hezbollah has been seized by US forces in a daring mission in the Atlantic. The seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera was supported by the British armed forces, the Ministry of Defence revealed, claiming the ship was also linked to the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah. The MoD said the supply ship RFA Tideforce and RAF surveillance aircraft assisted the US operation to seize the tanker, also known as the Bella 1. Defence Secretary John Healey said: ‘Today our UK Armed Forces showed skill and professionalism in support of a ... (full story)
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