The Greek-flagged tanker Sounion, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels final week within the Crimson Sea, continues to be burning and now seems to be leaking oil, a US Pentagon spokesman stated at present.
US Air Pressure Lt. Gen. Patrick Ryder additionally stated two tugboats tried to method the tanker, which was carrying about a million barrels of crude oil, however the Houthis threatened to assault them.
“These are reckless acts of terrorism that proceed to destabilize international and regional commerce, endanger the lives of harmless seafarers and threaten the wealthy marine ecosystem within the Crimson Sea and Gulf of Aden,” Ryder stated.
The Sounion was the third Athens-based Delta Tankers vessel to come back below assault this month within the Crimson Sea. The 25-member crew left the tanker Sounion with the help of the EU maritime mission “Shields”.
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