A Greek-flagged oil tanker was attacked in the Red Sea, suspected to be carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, leaving the vessel ablaze and adrift. This comes amid a series of attacks targeting ships over the Israel-Hamas war, disrupting a trade route of $1 trillion in cargo annually.
The vessel, Sounion, was hit by small arms fire and projectiles, losing power and drifting while on fire. Despite no casualties reported, the ship was left in a perilous state. The Houthis have targeted over 80 vessels since the war started, aiming at ships related to Israel, the US, or the UK.
As tensions escalate, the US military has deployed additional assets in the region, including aircraft carriers and fighter jets. Iran’s threats to retaliate against Israel further heighten the security concerns in the area. The recent attacks, including the one on the Sounion, underscore the volatile situation in the region.
The global community closely monitors the situation as maritime security is threatened by ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions.