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Houthi Attack on Red Sea Tanker Sparks Environmental Fears

Video reveals Yemen's Houthi rebels planting explosives on a Greek-flagged tanker, risking a massive oil spill in a crucial waterway.

  • 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.
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