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Kristi Noem serves as U.S. Homeland Security Secretary under President Trump, known for her direct, patriotic communication style that emphasizes American strength and law enforcement achievements. Her posts often blend official announcements with strong rhetoric praising military and Coast Guard efforts. As a high-ranking official, her credibility is high on U.S. government operations, though her style is overtly partisan and promotional.[1][3]
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The post details two predawn U.S. Coast Guard operations boarding 'ghost fleet' oil tankers Motor Tanker Bella I (later renamed Marinera under Russian flag) and Motor Tanker Sophia, linked to Venezuela and suspected of evading sanctions by Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. It praises the pursuit by USCGC Munro through storms, interagency coordination under Trump, and frames it as disrupting narco-terrorism funding. Key themes include national security, sanctions enforcement against shadow fleets, and patriotic heroism of U.S. forces.[1][2][3]
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This content is trending due to the dramatic real-time U.S. seizures of sanctioned shadow fleet tankers amid heightened geopolitical tensions with Russia, Venezuela, and Iran. The timing aligns with recent predawn operations and released footage of helicopter boardings, amplified by Noem's high-profile post and coverage from major outlets. Relevance spikes with U.S. military buildup in Europe and warnings to narco-terrorists, resonating in current America First narratives.[1][3][4]
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- 1The Bella I evaded capture for weeks by changing its flag to Russian and painting a new name 'Marinera' on the hull while pursued across high seas.[2][3]
- 2USCGC Munro, a Legend-class cutter, chased the tanker through treacherous storms in the North Atlantic.[1][2]
- 3The tankers are part of a 'shadow fleet' transporting sanctioned oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela to bypass international restrictions.[2][3]
- 4Helicopter footage shows armed U.S. troops rappelling onto the deck as choppers hover overhead during the boarding.[1][4]
- 5Bella-1 was previously sanctioned in 2024 for carrying Hezbollah-owned cargo supporting Iran's regime.[3]
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Watch: US troops board Russia-flagged oil tanker; choppers hover near ship - The Times of India
US News: US homeland security secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday said that the Coast Guard conducted the back-to-back operation of boarding two “ghost fleet” t.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seen Pursuing Fleeing Russian Oil Tanker For First Time (Updated)
The pursuit of the tanker Marinera comes as the U.S. continues pouring aviation assets into the U.K. ahead of a potential boarding effort.
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic and 2nd tanker
The U.S. Coast Guard seized the Marinera oil tanker, sources said.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/01/07/dhs_releases_video_of_coast_guard_seizing_ghost_fleet_oil_tankers.html
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