Attack on Greek Oil Tanker by Yemen's Houthis
The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion, attacked by Yemen's Houthis, is still on fire in the Red Sea and appears to be leaking oil. The Houthis attacked the tanker in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas. The U.S. military is working to help the vessel and mitigate environmental impact.
Key Points
- Sounion attacked by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea
- Tanker carrying about 1 million barrels of crude oil
- Houthis attacked ships in solidarity with Palestinians
- Efforts to salvage the Sounion and prevent environmental impact
Pros
- Efforts underway to salvage the Sounion and mitigate environmental impact
- Increased awareness of maritime security issues
Cons
- Destabilization of global and regional commerce
- Risk to innocent civilian mariners and maritime ecosystem