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.
Tag: Red Sea
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.
U.S. and British Warplanes Again Strike Houthi-Linked Targets in Yemen
The Iran-backed group, which has been targeting global shipping routes, has proved especially difficult for the United States and its allies to restrain.
U.S. Warns of Environmental Damage if Vessel Struck by Houthis Sinks
The damaged ship, called the Rubymar, is carrying a large amount of fertilizer and is slowly taking on water, the military said.