U.S. military forces are tracking an oil tanker linked to Iran and Venezuela after the vessel refused orders to stop and submit to boarding.
The tanker, known as the Bella 1, was spotted in the Atlantic Ocean after making a series of abrupt course changes while traveling near Venezuela.
The Wall Street Journal reported that American military commanders said the ship is significantly larger than any Coast Guard cutter and initially declined to comply when approached, prompting the Pentagon to assemble additional personnel and equipment.
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