US Targets Shadow Fleet in Oil Seizure

United States seized Russia-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic under court warrant.
Tanker reflagged, crew painted Russian flag; Russia sent submarine to escort it.
US targets shadow fleet violating sanctions for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran.
Trump claims Venezuela will hand over 30–50 million barrels of oil.
Second sanctioned tanker seized in Caribbean Sea by US military.
Russia's foreign ministry criticized US attention on vessel.
Questions remain about interim president's agreement on oil transfer legal basis.
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