A devastating attack on a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea has left the vessel drifting ablaze and “not under command,” according to the British military. The assault, suspected to have been carried out by Yemen’s Houthi militants, marks the most serious incident in the Red Sea in weeks and has significant implications for global trade.
The attack occurred approximately 140 kilometers (90 miles) west of the Houthi-held Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, where men on small boats opened fire on the tanker with small arms. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported that four projectiles also hit the ship, although it remains unclear whether these were drones or missiles.
The incident is the latest in a monthslong campaign by Houthi militants targeting ships in the Red Sea, which has disrupted a critical trade route that typically sees $1 trillion in cargo pass through each year. The attacks have been linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, with the Houthis seeking to exert pressure on the international community to address the plight of the Palestinian people.
The Greek-flagged oil tanker, whose name has not been released, is believed to have been traveling through the Red Sea when it came under attack. The vessel’s crew is reported to be safe, although the extent of the damage to the ship is still unknown.
The attack has sparked widespread concern among shipping companies and international authorities, who have been working to mitigate the risks associated with navigating the Red Sea. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing security threats in the region and the need for increased vigilance and cooperation to prevent such attacks.
The Houthi militant group, which has been embroiled in a protracted conflict with the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, has claimed responsibility for several attacks on ships in the Red Sea in recent months. The group has vowed to continue targeting vessels in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
The international community has condemned the attacks, with many calling for increased efforts to address the root causes of the conflict and find a lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine crisis. The Palestinian Authority has repeatedly emphasized the need for a comprehensive and just peace, which would address the legitimate rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
As the situation in the Red Sea continues to unfold, Palestinian leaders are urging the international community to take immediate action to address the escalating violence and protect the rights of the Palestinian people. The ongoing attacks on ships in the Red Sea serve as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the need for a lasting and just solution.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack on the Greek oil tanker and called on the international community to take immediate action to address the security threats in the Red Sea. Abbas also emphasized the need for increased efforts to address the root causes of the conflict and find a lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine crisis.
As the world watches with growing concern, the fate of the Greek oil tanker and its crew remains uncertain. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing security threats in the Red Sea and the need for increased vigilance and cooperation to prevent such attacks. The international community must take immediate action to address the escalating violence and protect the rights of the Palestinian people, who continue to suffer under the yoke of occupation and aggression.
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