UK forces helped US seizure of tanker, says Ministry of Defence
Summary
UK forces helped the US Coast Guard seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker called Marinera in the North Atlantic. The operation involved UK military assets after a request from the US and was linked to enforcing international sanctions. The tanker was suspected of illegal activities tied to a group in Lebanon and part of a network avoiding sanctions.Key Facts
- UK military supported the US Coast Guard in seizing a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic.
- The tanker, named Marinera, was linked to Venezuela and suspected of illegal actions.
- UK used RAF surveillance planes and a naval vessel named RFA Tideforce in the operation.
- The action aimed to enforce international sanctions and followed a US request for assistance.
- Defence Secretary John Healey stated the operation complied with international law.
- The Marinera allegedly tried to avoid detection by turning off equipment and changing flags.
- The ship was suspected of links to the Lebanon-based group Hezbollah and circumventing sanctions.
- Russia claimed the vessel was only temporarily under its flag and criticized the use of force.
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