The US has dramatically seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, with the support of the UK government. The operation comes after US attacks on Venezuela, the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, and threats against Greenland. Lucy Hough speaks to Russian affairs correspondent Pjotr Sauer

US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

Russian submarine and warship are in the vicinity as the US operation unfolds, news report says.

The operation ratcheted up tensions with Moscow as the US flexes its military might in the Caribbean.

Ship has long been part of shadow fleet used to dodge western sanctions. It had no oil onboard – but was it carrying Russian weapons?

The US has dramatically seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, with the support of the UK government. The operation comes after US attacks on Venezuela,…

Lucy Hough speaks to the Russian affairs correspondent Pjotr Sauer

The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.

Operations mark latest demonstration of brazen US military power and reach

Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction.