International Observers Watch for Major Oil Spill Following Houthi Oil Tanker Attack

Published on August 28, 2024

International observers continue to monitor for signs of a major oil spill in the Red Sea after Houthi rebel forces struck a tanker vessel carrying more than a million barrels of crude oil in a recent explosive attack. The Houthis, a U.S. designated terrorist group, claimed responsibility for striking the Greek-flagged MV Sounion on Aug. 21 as it transited the Red Sea. The Yemeni faction posted footage online last week, purporting to show the tanker being set ablaze. The French Navy reported rescuing 29 sailors from the Sounion shortly after the attack. The crew appeared to have dropped anchor before abandoning the vessel....

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