A Greek-flagged vessel attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea is reportedly leaking oil, raising concerns of a potential environmental catastrophe in one of the world's busiest waterways. The Sounion, a crude oil tanker, came under attack by the Iran-backed group, resulting in a barrage of projectiles hitting the ship. The incident is part of a series of attacks on ships along the maritime route by the Houthi rebels.
The attack on the Sounion is believed to be in response to the Israeli offensive in Gaza, with the Houthis citing the Israeli military actions as the reason for their targeting of the vessel. The ship, carrying approximately one million barrels of crude oil, was sailing from Iraq to Greece when it was attacked, leading to a fire on board and potential oil leakage.
