Houthis Agree to Tow Damaged Sounion Tanker

The Yemeni Houthi movement has confirmed that the Sounion oil tanker, which has been damaged in an attack in the Red Sea, can be towed away to prevent environmental damage. Houthi spokesperson Muhammad Abdel Salam stated that the decision followed requests from various international organizations. While Iran's mission to the UN claims that a temporary ceasefire was agreed upon for the towing operation, Abdel Salam denied any truce, asserting that the action was taken solely to address environmental concerns. The tanker, attacked last week, continues to burn and poses a potential risk of oil leakage, prompting urgent action. The Houthis have indicated that they will persist in targeting vessels linked to Israel until it ceases its operations in Gaza. Additionally, reports suggest that the attack has caused Russia to reconsider its oil transport routes through the Red Sea.