Yemen's Huthi rebels target merchant ships in Red Sea, hijack tanker, pose potential ecological disaster.

Yemen's Huthi rebels have been targeting merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden for ten months, claiming solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. They have attacked nearly 100 vessels, including hijacking the Galaxy Leader. Meanwhile, the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, struck by the Huthis, poses a significant environmental threat, as it remains on fire and could cause an oil spill, potentially four times larger than the Exxon Valdez disaster.

September 10, 2024
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