The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion, which was recently attacked by Yemen’s Houthis, is currently on fire in the Red Sea and is now showing signs of oil leakage, as confirmed by a Pentagon spokesman on Tuesday.
Last week, the Sounion was targeted by multiple projectiles near Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah. The Houthis, who hold control over significant parts of Yemen, claimed responsibility for the attack in the Red Sea. The group has been targeting ships in support of Palestinians amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
