Bella 1

The 'Bella 1', a Russian-flagged oil tanker, has been at the center of international tensions between the US and Russia. The vessel was previously known as an oil tanker operating in the Caribbean on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela. In recent developments, the US seized the tanker after it evaded Coast Guard efforts, with Britain providing military support. Russia has since sent a naval vessel to escort the tanker, which the US wants to seize due to suspected breaches of sanctions on Iran. The incident raises concerns about the global energy market and the impact of international sanctions on Russian interests.