New video said to show US forces shadowing Russian oil tanker

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 7, 2026 at 03:55 PM

New video said to show US forces shadowing Russian oil tanker

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In January 2026, Russian state media outlet NewsFeedVideo released footage purportedly showing a U.S. Coast Guard vessel shadowing a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. The United States subsequently seized the tanker. Washington alleges the tanker was transporting oil from Iran and Venezuela, which would constitute a violation of U.S. sanctions. The U.S. government has not yet released an official statement regarding the seizure or the video. The incident raises questions about the enforcement of U.S. sanctions and potential tensions in international waters.

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North Atlantic 60% Venezuela 60% United States Coast Guard 70% Iran 70% Russian Federation ×280% United States ×290%

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