The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion, under threat due to Houthi attacks, is at risk of becoming one of the largest oil spills in history.
Pentagon spokesperson Maj Gen Patrick Ryder condemned the Houthi attacks as 'reckless acts of terrorism' that are destabilizing global commerce and harming the maritime ecosystem.
The Houthis justified their attacks, claiming Delta Tankers violated their ban on port access related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
With the Sounion now leaking oil, the potential environmental disaster underscores the perilous situation maritime operations face in the Red Sea.
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