Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure (opens original article in a new tab)

Defence secretary Dan Jarvis faced questions from MPs about the timing of the Russian oil tanker seizure, stating it was part of weeks of planning and related to suspected false flag use.

• Defence secretary Dan Jarvis stated the Russian oil tanker was monitored for days before its seizure.
• The tanker was seized for suspected use of a false flag and is being held 25 miles south of the Isle of Wight.
• Questions arose about the timing of the seizure following the resignation of John Healey over defence funding disputes.