Houthi-targeted tanker in Red Sea now posing environmental threat

Published August 22, 2024 5:36pm ET



The Houthis attacked a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea, which now poses a significant environmental threat to the area.

A European Union naval mission said the Sounion came under attack and lost its engine power. Upon request, officials dispatched the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES ship to aid the vessel in distress, and the ship was able to destroy an unmanned surface vessel and rescue the crew.

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