Overview

• The Sounion tanker, carrying one million barrels of oil, was attacked by Houthis on August 21.
• Footage shows rebels boarding the vessel and detonating bombs, escalating regional tensions.
• Western powers and the UN warn of potential environmental disaster from an oil spill.
• The EU's Operation Aspides is working to prevent damage and secure the vessel.
• The attack highlights ongoing threats to global shipping routes and economic stability.