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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Greek-flagged oil tanker attacked by Yemen appears to be leaking oil, says Pentagon
This photo released by the European Union's Operation Aspides shows fires burning aboard the oil tanker Sounion in the Red Sea on August 25, 2024. (European Union's Operation Aspides via AP)
The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen’s Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman says.
Pentagon spokesman Air Force Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder says that a third party had tried to send two tugs to help salvage the Sounion, but the Houthis threatened to attack them.
