Latest update on the MV SOUNION tanker incident off Yemen's coast - Aspides confirms no oil spill, Pentagon reports fire and possible oil leak, Houthi militants claim responsibility.
By Jana Choukeir
DUBAI (Multibagger) - The European Union's mission in the Red Sea, known as Aspides, said on Wednesday there was no oil spill in the area of the MV SOUNION tanker that was targeted recently off Yemen's coast.
Aspides added that the Greek-flagged oil tanker was still anchored and not drifting.
The Pentagon said on Tuesday the tanker was still on fire in the Red Sea and appeared to be leaking oil.
Multibagger couldn't immediately confirm that a spill or a leak had occurred.
Asked about the Pentagon statement, a source in the EU mission told Multibagger: "It is our policy not to comment on statements or comments of other organisations".
The MV SOUNION was targeted last week by multiple projectiles off Yemen's port city of Hodeidah.
Houthi militants, who control Yemen's most populous regions, said they attacked it. The Iran-aligned group has been attacking ships in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Analysis:
The European Union's mission, Aspides, has confirmed that there was no oil spill in the Red Sea after the MV SOUNION tanker was targeted near Yemen. However, the Pentagon reports that the tanker is still on fire and may be leaking oil. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict in the region, with Houthi militants claiming responsibility for the attack. The situation underscores the volatility of the area and the potential impact on global oil markets and shipping routes. Investors and financial analysts should closely monitor developments in the region to assess potential risks to their investments.