Implications of Bella 1: Is Russia Down for the Count?

Implications of Bella 1: Is Russia down for the count?

Trump — and by extension Ukraine — now hold all the cards.

UK: On US interception of BELLA 1 and coalition of the willing meeting

The UK supported this action to achieve three objectives: First, to enforce counter-Iran sanctions. Second, to tackle the global security threat posed by expanding nefarious maritime activity. And third, to reinforce British homeland defence and security in this era of rising threat. By John Healey MP Today, the US conducted a military operation to intercept the Motor Vessel BELLA 1 in the North Atlantic during its voyage to Russia. The UK, at t…

UK supports US interception of Bella 1 linked to shadow fleet activity and Iran sanctions breaches

UK armed forces delivered pre-planned operational support, including basing, to US military assets involved in pursuing and intercepting the vessel. Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tideforce supported US forces at sea, while the Royal Air Force provided airborne surveillance during the operation. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said: “Our UK Armed Forces showed skill and professionalism in support of a successful U.S. interception of the vessel Bella 1 w…

Defence Secretary statement on US interception of BELLA 1 and Coalition of the Willing meeting

The Defence Secretary updated the House of Commons on UK assistance to the US military operation to intercept the Motor Vessel BELLA 1, as well as the recent Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris.