Houthi Rebels Attack Greek-flagged Tanker in Red Sea, Raising Environmental Concerns

Houthi rebels targeted the Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker in the Red Sea, igniting fires and prompting the evacuation of its crew. The damaged vessel transporting 150,000 tons of crude oil poses a significant environmental risk.

This marks the third attack on Delta Tankers' ships by the rebels, citing the company's alleged breach of their port entry ban. The potential spill from the Sounion could have catastrophic repercussions, recalling the 1979 Atlantic Empress incident when 287,000 tons of oil leaked.