The last 24 hrs in geopolitics

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Here’s the last 24 hours in geopolitics.
The United States said it seized the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic with UK logistical support, prompting objections from Moscow, while also intercepting the tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean, which US authorities described as stateless and engaged in illicit activity linked to Venezuelan oil exports.
Iran’s army chief said the country could carry out preemptive military action if what he described as threatening rhetoric against Iran continues, comments made amid US President Donald Trump’s warning about potential US intervention if protesters are violently suppressed.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland, following requests from Denmark and Greenland for urgent talks amid tensions within Nato over President Donald Trump’s statements about acquiring the territory.
The United States said it will control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely, marketing crude on global markets and placing proceeds in US-controlled accounts to be distributed at Washington’s discretion, with initial sales expected to involve 30–50 million barrels.
Saudi Arabia-led coalition forces launched air strikes and advanced toward the southern Yemeni city of Aden after the Southern Transitional Council’s leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, failed to travel to scheduled talks in Riyadh, with the coalition saying he fled to an unknown location and was mobilising forces.
📅 January 8, 2026