The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels released footage of them boarding the abandoned Greek oil tanker Sounion, which they captured on August 21.
Concerns mount as the Sounion carries around a million barrels of oil, raising fears of a potential environmental disaster following a fire onboard.
In the released video, Houthis are seen armed with machine guns, placing explosives on the Greek tanker while chanting anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans.
The tanker was abandoned after the crew was evacuated and a fire broke out, leading to intense debates about the safety and security of oil transport in conflict zones.
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