The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.
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Houthis Launch Missile at Central Israel
The rare attack was an illustration of the evolving conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian proxies.
An Oil Tanker Is Stuck in the Red Sea After a Houthi Rebel Attack: What to Know
The MV Delta Sounion was carrying a million barrels of crude oil when it was attacked by Houthi rebels. On fire and crewless, it now poses an environmental risk.
Crew Rescued, but Oil Tanker Attacked in Red Sea Is ‘Environmental Hazard’
The incident appeared to be the most serious in weeks involving commercial shipping off Yemen’s coast. It was not clear whether any oil was leaking.
Sailors Recount Houthi Attack and U.S. Navy Rescue
The captain of a ship assaulted by the Yemen-based militia last week spoke at a news conference in Manila after the rescue.
U.S. Strikes Targets in Yemen as Houthis Step Up Attacks on Red Sea Ships
The strikes came as the Houthis intensified their campaign in the Red Sea, firing missiles toward two ships on Thursday after crippling a vessel the previous day, maritime security monitors said.
Iran and U.S. Held Secret Talks on Proxy Attacks and Cease-Fire
Diplomats gathered in Oman in January, with the U.S. side seeking to stop attacks on Red Sea shipping and American bases, and Iran looking for a Gaza cease-fire.
Al Qaeda’s Yemen Branch Says Its Leader, Khaled Batarfi, Has Died
The group, whose power and reach have diminished in recent years, did not give a cause of death for Khaled Batarfi, who once fought alongside the Taliban.
The Rubymar Carried Fertilizer That Threatens Red Sea, U.S. Says
The U.S. Central Command said the 21,000 metric tons of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer presented “an environmental risk,” while the vessel posed an “impact risk.”
Somalia Faces Potential Conflict With Ethiopia in a ‘Pivotal Year’
Terrorism, hunger and devastating floods have roiled the Horn of Africa nation. Now, it faces an even bigger challenge: the prospect of war with a neighbor, Ethiopia.