💨 Abstract

Britain assisted the U.S. in seizing a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Bella-1 (renamed Marinera), in the North Atlantic. The tanker, linked to Russian and Iranian sanctions evasion, was pursued for over two weeks. British armed forces provided operational support, including a military vessel and Royal Air Force surveillance. The operation aimed to block Venezuelan oil exports and crack down on sanctions busting. The tanker is sanctioned by the U.S.

Courtesy: theprint.in