US attempts to seize Russia-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic

US officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that has carried oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions. Tracking data from MarineTraffic showed the tanker nearing Iceland's exclusive economic zone on Wednesday. The operation, first reported by Reuters citing two US officials, comes after Russia sent a submarine to escort the empty tanker that the United States has been pursuing for weeks. The vessel thwarted an attempt by the US Coast...