Houthis agree to give access to damaged oil tanker in Red Sea

Yemeni rebel group says latest move is being made out of consideration of humanitarian and environmental concerns

Smoke rises from the oil tanker Sounion, which has been on fire since 23 August and appears to be leaking oil.
Smoke rises from the oil tanker Sounion, which has been on fire since 23 August and appears to be leaking oil.Photo: EUNAVFOR ASPIDES via X/REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 29 August 2024, 12:55Updated 29 August 2024, 12:55
YemenRed Sea