U.S. Reportedly Seizing Tanker Russia Wants To Protect With Naval Forces

Image of a Venezuelan oil tanker being seized by the U.S. (Credit: Pam Bondi's official X account)

The U.S. is attempting to seize a sanctioned oil tanker that Russia has been seeking to protect, even sending armed naval forces to that end, according to a new report.

Reuters detailed that the operation is being carried out by the Coast Guard and the U.S. military. Officials told the outlet that Russian military vessels are in the vicinity of the operation, which is taking place close to Iceland.