Donald Trump: A Russian-flagged oil tanker has been seized by the United States after Donald Trump’s orders in the North Atlantic. Could this possibly trigger World War III? Would Vladimir Putin take retaliatory action? Would Trump’s anarchy actions make the world stand against the world superpower and bring new superpowers to the table?
The tanker Marinera, which was formerly known as Bella-1, was accused of violating the sanctions linked to Venezuela imposed by the United States. The tanker was intercepted far from the shores of the United States.
The tanker seizure days after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces, drawing sharp criticism from many global leaders.
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A US European Command remarked the tanker was legally seized, pursuant to a warrant issued by a United States federal court.
The foreign ministry of Russia called on USA to ensure dignified and humane treatment of the citizens of Russia on board the oil tanker. The Ministry of Russian Transport said that no state has the legitimate right to make use of force against vessels that are duly registered in the jurisdiction of other states in accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Interestingly, the United States has not ratified the UN Convention but usually recognizes its provisions as customary laws.
On X, the US military’s European Command confirmed the oil tanker seizure operation. In a statement, it added that the Homeland Security Department, the Justice Department and the US Defence Department had seized the oil tanker for violations of sanctions by the United States.
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it offered “enabling support” to the United States during the oil tank seizure operation.
It was reported that there were no vessels of Russia in the vicinity of the seized oil tanker when the ship was boarded by the US Coast Guard. This possibly averted a possible stand-off between Russian and the United States forces.
