Tag: Houthi

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Abandoned Oil Tanker Attacked by Yemen Rebels Now Ablaze in the Red Sea

The Greek-flagged oil tanker *Sounion*, previously attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and abandoned by its crew, is now adrift and ablaze in the Red Sea. This escalation raises significant environmental and navigational concerns as the vessel carries 150,000 tons of crude oil. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the region following the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and underscores the potential for the conflict to further threaten global trade and security.

PHOTO: Hellenic Navy official X account FRIGATE PSARA HS PSARA F-454

Greek Frigate Neutralizes Houthi Drone Threat in Gulf of Aden

The Greek frigate PSARA (F454), deployed as part of Operation ASPIDES, successfully neutralized a Houthi drone swarm threatening a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, July 14th, 2024. The ship’s indigenously developed “Centaur” anti-drone system played a key role in the defense.