The United States has been chasing the oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1, since it evaded a partial US blockade around Venezuela and thwarted an attempt by the US Coast Guard to board it late last month. The US is currently carrying out an operation in a bid to seize a Venezuela-linked oil »»»

WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Russia sent a submarine to escort an empty oil tanker the US military has been pursuing and attempting to seize for weeks, according to US media reports. The United States has been chasing the oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1, since it eva»»»