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.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad Claim Responsibility for Tel Aviv Bombing
The two groups described the attack as a suicide bombing, but an Israeli statement did not. If confirmed, it would be the first suicide bombing in Israel in roughly eight years.
As Israel Braces for Iran’s Retaliation, Diplomats Scramble
President Biden convened his national security team and spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and foreign ministers from Islamic countries plan to gather in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Israeli Strike on Port of Hudaydah in Yemen Will Harm Civilians, Not Houthis, Experts Say
Israel’s counterattack on the Houthis, which set a vital Yemeni port ablaze, will do little to deter the militia, Yemeni and international experts said.
Israeli Jets Bomb Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthis
The strike was retaliation for a drone attack launched from Yemen a day earlier, which evaded Israel’s defenses and hit a building in Tel Aviv, killing one person.
U.S. Treasury Imposes New Sanctions to Cut Off Weapons to Houthis in Yemen
The Iranian-backed militia has in recent months launched dozens of attacks in the Red Sea, a crucial shipping route.
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.