Houthi Attack Raises Concerns of Red Sea Oil Spill

Houthi rebels targeted a Greek oil tanker off Eritrea, with 150,000 tons of oil, causing ongoing fires; EU's Aspides mission safely evacuated the 25 crew members. The US warned about potential environmental disaster due to millions of barrels at risk.

Houthi attacks on merchant ships have persisted, with a video of the tanker bombing released. UN efforts are underway to prevent a crisis.

The tanker, Sounion, faces threats of a significant Red Sea oil spill, with the situation likened to a potential Exxon Valdez-scale disaster.