US Forces Allegedly Shadow Russian Oil Tanker in New Video

January 7, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US Forces Allegedly Shadow Russian Oil Tanker in New Video

US Coast Guard Vessel Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker

A video released by Russian state media appears to show a US coast guard vessel shadowing a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. The incident has been confirmed by US authorities, who have stated that the tanker has now been seized.

According to reports, the tanker is believed to be transporting oil from Iran and Venezuela. The US government claims that this activity violates US sanctions on these countries.

The video, which was shared by Russian state media outlets, shows a US coast guard vessel following the Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic. The exact location of the incident is not specified in the report.

US authorities have confirmed that they have seized the tanker, but no further details have been released at this time. It is unclear what actions will be taken with regards to the tanker and its cargo.

The US government has issued a statement regarding the seizure, but no additional information has been provided. The incident is currently under investigation by US authorities.

Source: Al Jazeera