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⚡JUST IN: Tensions are escalating after U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, prompting sharp reactions from Moscow. Russian officials and lawmakers have publicly floated military retaliation including talk of attacking or sinking American vessels raising fears of a wider confrontation at sea. The U.S. says the seizure was tied to sanctions enforcement and a court warrant, while Russia argues the boarding violated maritime law and calls it unlawful “piracy.” DEVELOPING STORY: Updates expected as officials respond and maritime security tightens in the region.
U.S. Russia Maritime Standoff Intensifies After Seizure of Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Tensions between Washington and Moscow are escalating rapidly following the seizure of...