US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker ‘Marinera’ In North Atlantic | World News

The United States seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the US federal court after being tracked by USCGC Munro.

The US army’s European Command published a statement confirming the operation in its post on X. The statement also stated that the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense seized the tanker on the grounds that it violated US sanctions.

“M/V Bella 1 for violating US sanctions. The ship was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to an order issued by a US federal court after being pursued by USCGC Munro,” the post said.

@TheJusticeDept & @DHSgovin coordination with @DeptofWar announced that it was seized today
M/V Bella 1 for violation of US sanctions. The ship was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by a US federal court after being pursued by USCGC Munro. pic.twitter.com/bm5KcCK30X— US European Command (@US_EUCOM) January 7, 2026

“This seizure supports the @POTUS Proclamation targeting sanctioned vessels that threaten the security and stability of the Western Hemisphere. The operation was conducted by DHS components with support from @DeptofWar and demonstrates a whole-of-government approach to protecting the homeland,” the statement said.

This seizure supports @POTUS Statement targeting sanctioned vessels that threaten the security and stability of the Western Hemisphere. The operation was conducted by DHS components with support from DHS. @DeptofWardemonstrates a holistic government approach to protecting the homeland. — US European Command (@US_EUCOM) January 7, 2026

Russia’s state television broadcasts images of the US trying to seize a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic.

Russia’s state television broadcasts images of the US trying to seize a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic.pic.twitter.com/l91EFZxzq2— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 7, 2026