Salvage efforts for oil tanker to restart off coast of Yemen: Report

Salvage efforts for the Sounion oil tanker are set to resume in the Red Sea this week, according to a report from Reuters.

The tanker, which was attacked multiple times last month by Yemen's Houthis, contains around one million barrels of crude oil.

Experts warn that a spill could lead to one of the largest maritime disasters, with severe environmental consequences, especially given the dangers of the area.

The Houthis said their attacks, which have targeted over 80 reportedly Israeli-linked ships since November, are in solidarity with Palestinians affected by Israel’s war on Gaza.