Greece voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in Yemen at the UN Security Council, condemning Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure and calling for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy. Greek Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris emphasised support for the Yemeni government, a political solution, and urgent humanitarian aid, while urging unity within the Security Council and protection of maritime security in the region.
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Operations at Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, are continuing as normal despite the U.S. Defense Department adding its majority owner, COSCO Shipping, to a list of companies allegedly working with the Chinese military, sources told Reuters.
The CENTAUR, an innovative anti-drone system developed by the Hellenic Aerospace Industry, is currently being constructed and deployed on MEKO frigates. With its successful operational use in the Red Sea against Houthi UAVs, it has proven to be a vital asset in electronic warfare and naval defense, offering significant capabilities at a low cost.
Yemen’s Houthi forces launched an unsuccessful attack on a Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged bulk carrier in the Red Sea, missing the target with all three strikes. The incident, occurring amid escalating conflicts in the region, highlights ongoing tensions as the Houthis aim to enforce a naval blockade against Israel in solidarity with Palestinians. Despite the attacks, the vessel, identified as the Motaro, and its crew remained safe, continuing their voyage without harm.
Russia has reportedly provided satellite data to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, helping them target Western ships in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles and drones, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The data, allegedly transmitted via Iranian intermediaries, has escalated Houthi attacks in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. The U.S., responding to shipping disruptions, has formed a naval coalition and recently deployed B-2 stealth bombers to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have threatened Greek shipping companies with attacks on vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea. The Houthis’ warning emails, part of an escalating campaign, have prompted some companies to avoid the area, raising concerns over maritime security and crew safety.
The 76,800-dwt Minoan Courage (built 2008) appears to have been an unintended target, as the Yemeni rebel group was likely pursuing a different vessel nearby – the 163,300-dwt Cordelia Moon (built 2013).
The salvage operation of a Greek-owned oil tanker struck by Houthi missiles in August is moving at a “very slow pace,” raising concerns about a potential environmental disaster in the Red Sea. The tanker, carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, was attacked off the coast of Hodeida, Yemen, and is being towed to a safe location by the European Union’s naval mission.
Despite the Houthis attacking 83 ships in the Red Sea, no Russian-owned vessel has been…
A Greek oil tanker, the MV Sounion, has been attacked by Yemeni Houthis in the Red Sea, leading to a significant oil leak and potential environmental disaster. The vessel, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was immobilized and is currently on fire, raising concerns over its impact on navigation and the environment. The situation has been exacerbated by ongoing threats from Houthi rebels, complicating salvage efforts.
The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion remains ablaze in the Red Sea following an attack by Yemen’s Houthi group and is reportedly leaking oil, posing a significant environmental and navigational threat. The vessel was carrying around one million barrels of crude oil when it was hit by projectiles near Hodeidah, escalating concerns over a potential environmental catastrophe.
The crew of Greek-flagged Sounion, which was attacked by Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday, made up of two Russians and 23 Filipinos, abandoned the vessel and was rescued by the EU’s Red Sea naval mission “Aspides.”
The American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, following seven months of relentless operations against…
“According to reports, the most recent attack involved the use of a One-Way Surface Attack Drone launched by the Houthis, which reportedly caused minor to moderate damage to the ship. This incident marks the fourth such attack on the Liberian-flagged and Greek-owned bulk cargo ship, the M/V Transworld Navigator by the Houthi forces.
Yemen’s Houthis are believed to have sunk a second ship in the Red Sea, the…
In the strategic Red Sea, tensions flared anew after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted a Greek-owned ship. A Houthi unmanned surface vessel (USV) inflicted significant damage on the Liberian-flagged M/V Tutor, prompting a forceful US response. CENTCOM forces successfully destroyed Houthi missile launchers and intercepted a drone in the region, highlighting the ongoing threats to maritime security and commerce.
Among the reported incidents were two Greek bulkers traveling north in the Red Sea, allegedly targeted due to companies breaching the ban on Israeli port entry. One of the vessels mentioned was the Roza, a Liberian-registered bulker en route to the Suez Canal, while the other was the Vantage Dream, also registered in Liberia and approaching the Suez Canal from India.
The Houthis launched a single anti-ship missile at the M/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged and Greek-owned oil tanker, at around 1 a.m. local time, causing flooding that knocked out its propulsion and steering, CENTCOM said
Yahya Shariah, the military spokesperson for Yemen’s pro-Iranian Houthis, issued a stern warning on Friday,…
The United States military has verified that Yemen‘s Houthi rebels executed a missile assault targeting…