Huthi-struck oil tanker could spill 'million barrels,' US warns
Washington (AFP) Aug 24, 2024
The United States warned Saturday of a potential environmental disaster in the Red Sea after Huthi rebels struck an oil tanker off the Yemeni coast. The Greek-flagged Sounion was struck on Wednesday off the rebel-held port city of Hodeida, with the Iran-backed Huthis claiming to have hit the vessel with drones and missiles. On Friday, the UKMTO maritime agency said three fires had been s
The United States warned Saturday of a potential environmental disaster in the Red Sea after Huthi rebels struck an oil tanker off the Yemeni coast. The Greek-flagged Sounion was struck on Wednesday off the rebel-held port city of Hodeida, with the Iran-backed Huthis claiming to have hit the vessel with drones and missiles. On Friday, the UKMTO maritime agency said three fires had been s