The Greek Tanker Struck by a Houthi Missile Is Now Leaking Oil

A Greek tanker that the Yemeni Houthis struck with a missile in the Red Sea a week ago is leaking oil, the U.S. Pentagon said, per multiple media reports. Salvaging the vessel has proved challenging as the Houthis threaten more attacks, the BBC noted in a report quoting the Pentagon. “The MV Sounion now sits immobilized in the Red Sea, where it is currently on fire and appears to be leaking oil, presenting both a navigational hazard and a potential environmental catastrophe,” Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder said, as…