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Did the UK help seize the Venezuela tanker?

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The UK supported the U.S. seizure of a Venezuela-linked oil tanker by providing military assets and authorization but did not board the vessel. British involvement included the use of bases, Royal Navy, and RAF resources, aiming to avoid direct confrontation and signaling restraint.

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UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela

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  • UK supported US in seizing the Marinera oil tanker 9s
  • Operation took place in international waters near Iceland and Scotland 35s
  • UK provided bases, Royal Navy, and RAF assets for the operation 55s
  • No British personnel boarded the Marinera, signaling restraint 1m 27s
  • UK PM discussed the seizure and related issues with US President 1m 47s

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UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela
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CBS America
22 hours ago
UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela

The UK supported the U.S. operation to seize the Marinera tanker in international waters between Iceland and Scotland, providing military assets and authorization from Defense Minister John Healey.

UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela
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CBS America
22 hours ago
UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela

British Defense Minister John Healey authorized the use of UK bases and deployment of Royal Navy and RAF assets, including airborne surveillance and the RFA ship Tideforce, to support the operation.

UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela
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CBS America
22 hours ago
UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela

No UK personnel boarded the Marinera, signaling restraint and aiming to avoid provoking a response from Russia.

U.S. to control money from Venezuela oil sales after tanker seizures
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CBS News
22 hours ago
U.S. to control money from Venezuela oil sales after tanker seizures

The UK Defense Ministry confirmed support for the U.S. operation to seize two oil tankers linked to Venezuela.

UK helped U.S. military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia
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France 24
1 day ago
UK helped U.S. military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia

U.S. authorities, supported by the UK, seized two sanctioned oil tankers operating in international waters, including the Marinera in the North Atlantic.

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