Crisis in Red Sea: Greek Oil Tanker Attacked by Houthis

A Greek-flagged oil tanker, MV Sounion, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil was attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea. This attack has created an environmental hazard. The vessel lost engine power and is now anchored between Yemen and Eritrea. Crew were evacuated safely by the EU's Red Sea naval mission.

A Greek-flagged oil tanker carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil has become an environmental hazard after being attacked in the Red Sea, according to the EU's Red Sea naval mission Aspides. The vessel, MV Sounion, was struck by multiple projectiles off Yemen's port city of Hodeidah amidst ongoing conflicts involving the Iran-aligned Houthis.

The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in the loss of engine power and a fire onboard that was promptly extinguished by the crew. The vessel is now anchored between Yemen and Eritrea. The EU's naval mission responded to a distress call, evacuating the crew to Djibouti.

Greek Shipping Minister Christos Stylianidis condemned the attack as a 'flagrant violation of international law' and highlighted the severe risk to international shipping safety. Meanwhile, the incident underscores the rising threat to maritime operations in the Red Sea region due to Houthi activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)