- Oil tanker crew rescued after attacks in Red Sea
- Tanker hit by gunfire and projectiles, causing a fire and leaving it without power
- All 25 crew members were successfully rescued by a European warship
- No one has claimed the attack but US officials say its Houthis
Oil tanker crew rescued after attacks in Red Sea
A Greek-owned oil tanker was attacked in the Red Sea on Wednesday. The ship, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was hit by gunfire and projectiles, causing a fire and leaving it without power.
All 25 crew members were successfully rescued by a European warship. The tanker is now a danger to navigation and the environment. “The MV Sounion now represents a navigational and environmental hazard,” EUNAVFOR warned. “It is essential that everyone in the area exercises caution and refrains from any actions that could lead to a deterioration of the current situation.”
No one has claimed the attack, but the US believes the Houthi movement in Yemen is behind the attack. They have launched several attacks on ships in the Red Sea in recent months, contributing to the ongoing tensions in the region.