2024-08-29 23:55:08
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Houthi Agreement Allows Access to Damaged Oil Tanker in Red Sea
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Yahoo News
Environment
Politics
Iran says Houthi group Ansarullah agreed to temporary truce to allow tugboats and rescue ships to reach damaged Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion in Red Sea. Houthis spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam denies temporary truce, says group only agreed to allow towing of tanker. Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder says third party tried to send two tugs to help salvage the Sounion, but Houthis threatened to attack them. Houthi militants, who control Yemen's most populous reg..
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After Houthi Attack - Concern About Possible Environmental Disaster
Environment
Politics
Houthi rebels attacked the Greek oil tanker "MV Sounion"; Experts and diplomats fear a possible environmental disaster due to 150,000 tons of oil on board; EU naval mission confirms fires on the main deck; Risk of oil spill and severe environmental damage is high.
New York Times - Middle East
Here’s What We Know About the Oil Tanker Stuck in the Red Sea
Environment
Politics
Greek oil tanker MV Delta Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude oil, attacked by Houthi rebels, Iran-backed militia group controlling northern Yemen, on Aug. 21, disrupting shipping lanes in solidarity with Gaza. Tanker immobilized, 23 Filipino and two Russian sailors evacuated to Djibouti, according to European Union's naval mission. Tanker a sitting duck, rescue mission precarious, raising fears of environmental disaster.
Al Jazeera
Houthis release footage of fighters boarding Greek oil tanker in Red Sea
Politics
Environment
Houthis released video of fighters boarding Greek oil tanker Sounion in Red Sea, detonating explosives amid fears of major oil spill. Houthi spokesperson said tanker belonged to company that "violated" Houthi blockade against Israel-bound ships. US forces monitoring situation, but Houthis warned away salvage tugs. Houthi spokesperson said targeting of Sounion demonstrates Houthis' "seriousness" in enforcing Red Sea ban. Last month, Israel struck Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, and Houthis promi..
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