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The European Union Operation Aspides task force warns of a likely significant and ongoing oil spill in the

Red Sea following Houthi demolition of the Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker carrying 150,000 tons of petroleum, with Houthi footage showing flaming oil leaking into the sea.

Published August 24, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2024 Red Sea oil spill.

The European Union Operation Aspides task force warns of a likely significant and ongoing oil spill in the Red Sea following Houthi demolition of the Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker carrying 150,000 tons of petroleum, with Houthi footage showing flaming oil leaking into the sea.

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