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USS Harry S Truman Departs for Red Sea Amid Middle East Tensions

The USS Harry S. Truman has set sail for the Red Sea as part of a U.S. 6th Fleet deployment amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The carrier will deter threats while Israel conducts military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The Navy is prepared for potential evacuations but has not yet received orders to proceed.

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Greek Tanker Bound for Cyprus Attacked by Houthis, Now Leaking Oil

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.

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Greek Oil Tanker Sounion Leaking Oil After Houthi Attack in Red Sea, Pentagon Reports

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.