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Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Salvagers successfully tow the Greek-flagged Sounion that had been ablaze following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Greek military source says the towing of the Sounion tanker, that was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels last month, is progressing slowly.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Greek defense ministry source says an operation to tow the Sounion tanker, which was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels in August, is ongoing.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

Greece's coastguard will soon begin towing the Sounion oil tanker that was abandoned near Yemen after it was struck by Houthi rebels.

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

'Not safe to proceed'

Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned

EU naval mission says salvagers abandoned an initial effort to tow away the Sounion oil tanker, which was targeted by the Houthis in the Red Sea.

Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned

Houthis to allow vessels to reach oil tanker they attacked

Yemen's Houthi rebels agree to allow tugboats and rescue ships to reach the damaged Sounion crude oil tanker in the Red Sea that the rebels attacked last week.

Houthis to allow vessels to reach oil tanker they attacked

Pentagon:

Tanker attacked by Houthis may be leaking oil

Pentagon says the Sounion oil tanker, which was attacked in the Red Sea last week, is still on fire and the Houthis threatened to attack two tugs had sent to salvage the vessel.

Tanker attacked by Houthis may be leaking oil

Days after Houthi attack:

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker still on fire in the Red Sea

EU Red Sea naval mission says the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion has been on fire in the Red Sea since August 23 after an attack by the Houthis.

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker still on fire in the Red Sea

Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release footage showing Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Houthis earlier in the week.

Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked

Oil tanker's crew rescued after Houthi attack in the Red Sea

Crew of the Greek-flagged Sounion rescued after an attack in the Red Sea off Yemen but the ship now poses an "environmental hazard".

Oil tanker's crew rescued after Houthi attack in the Red Sea

IRGC claims to have seized an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims it seized a foreign oil tanker carrying more than 700,000 liters of smuggled fuel last week.

IRGC claims to have seized an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker

Houthi rebels release footage showing them striking the Chios Lion oil tanker in the Red Sea.

Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker

Houthis claim:

'We targeted a US-owned oil tanker'

US Central Command says it shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile launched into the Gulf of Aden from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen that was likely targeting the tanker.

'We targeted a US-owned oil tanker'

Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members

Iran claims the foreign oil tanker was transporting “smuggled fuel”, says crew on board was "of Asian origin".

Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members

Oil tanker safe after attack by Houthis

The British-linked Marlin Luanda was struck by a Houthi missile on Friday, causing a fire onboard.

Oil tanker safe after attack by Houthis

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims the seizure was in retaliation to retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same ship and its oil by the United States.

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims:

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

Oil tanker suffers engine failure in Suez Canal

Three Egyptian tugboats were deployed to tow the SEAVIGOUR, a Malta-flagged ship, out of the canal.

Oil tanker suffers engine failure in Suez Canal

Satellite photos show:

Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers seized by Iran within six days anchored off the coast of one of its key port cities on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

The second time in six days:

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy craft surround and seize Greek-owned tanker.

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

Persian Gulf:

Iran airs footage of raid on oil tanker

Iran claims the Advantage Sweet ran into another Iranian vessel, leading to its seizure.

Iran airs footage of raid on oil tanker

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

Iran claims the seizure came after an unknown ship collided with an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf.

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

Report:

Israeli-owned tanker attacked by Iranian drones in Persian Gulf

Foreign officials say IRGC launched drone towards Israeli-owned tanker. The attack took place last week, there were no injuries.

Israeli-owned tanker attacked by Iranian drones in Persian Gulf

Officials:

'Tanker attacked by Iranian drone not Israeli-owned'

Israeli officials say Iranian drone attack on tanker near Oman meant to distract from failed assassination in Georgia.

'Tanker attacked by Iranian drone not Israeli-owned'

US military says Iran behind attack on Israeli owned tanker

Top American general claims Iran behind drone attack on oil tanker owned by Israeli billionaire.

US military says Iran behind attack on Israeli owned tanker

Israeli-owned oil tanker attacked near Oman

Drone aircraft attacks Israeli-owned tanker off the coast of Oman.

Israeli-owned oil tanker attacked near Oman

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes oil tanker in Persian Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captures oil tanker in the Persian Gulf reportedly carrying 11 million liters of oil.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes oil tanker in Persian Gulf

Greece's coast guard seizes Russian oil tanker

Greece’s coast guard has seized a Russian oil tanker as part of European Union sanctions against Russia.

Greece's coast guard seizes Russian oil tanker

US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker

US officials say Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on October 24 and still holds the vessel.

US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker

Iran says it prevented US from 'stealing' oil off Oman coast

Iranian oil tanker is returned to Iran's territorial waters after confrontation with US forces.

Iran says it prevented US from 'stealing' oil off Oman coast

US blasts Iran for attack on Israeli-managed oil tanker

Blinken vows 'appropriate response' to Iranian drone attack on Israeli-managed ship which killed two crew members.

US blasts Iran for attack on Israeli-managed oil tanker

Iran releases British flagged oil tanker

The Stena Impero, seized by Iran in July, now 'free to leave', says Iran, ending stand-off with Britain.

Iran releases British flagged oil tanker

US will 'aggressively enforce' sanctions on Iranian tanker

State Department official says US will prevent private sector from assisting Iranian oil tanker traveling through the Mediterranean.

US will 'aggressively enforce' sanctions on Iranian tanker

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Western intelligence sources say tanker filled with Iranian oil is headed towards Syria, in violation of American sanctions.

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Grace 1, now known as the Adrian Darya 1, leaves Gibraltar despite US attempt to recapture the tanker.

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Iranian tanker ready to depart Gibraltar

Grace 1, seized over violations of sanctions on Syria, ready to depart Gibraltar despite last-minute effort by US to seize it again.

Iranian tanker ready to depart Gibraltar

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Sources say Gibraltar will release Iranian oil tanker seized in July for violating sanctions on Syria.

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

Senior official in Gibraltar says reports in Iran that seized tanker will be released are untrue.

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

Iran seizes oil tanker near Farsi Island in Persian Gulf

Tehran claims Iraqi tanker was smuggling fuel.

Iran seizes oil tanker near Farsi Island in Persian Gulf

Iran claims to have captured an Iraqi oil tanker

Iraq's oil ministry denies an Iranian claim it seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Gulf which was smuggling fuel.

Iran claims to have captured an Iraqi oil tanker

Iranian tanker, leaking oil, captured off of Syrian coast

Oil tanker seen leaking oil near Syrian port city captured, is latest proof of Iranian attempts to skirt US sanctions.

Iranian tanker, leaking oil, captured off of Syrian coast

Iran: Britain's seizure of oil tanker - a breach of nuclear deal

Iran calls Britain's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf a breach of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran: Britain's seizure of oil tanker - a breach of nuclear deal

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable.

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military ambushes foreign oil tanker carrying 1 million liters of oil, takes 12 crew members into custody.

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Gibraltar detains oil supertanker bound for Syria

Attempted delivery to Syria could also be violation of US sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

Gibraltar detains oil supertanker bound for Syria

Pakistan: 153 dead in oil tanker truck explosion

Oil tanker truck overturns on Pakistan highway, explodes in giant ball of fire. Explosion apparently caused after someone lit a cigarette.

Pakistan: 153 dead in oil tanker truck explosion

Israelis Suspected of Trying to Buy Crude from Libyan Rebels

Two Israelis questioned in Cyprus in connection with an an oil tanker loaded from a rebel-held port in Libya.

Israelis Suspected of Trying to Buy Crude from Libyan Rebels

US Destroyer Collides w/ Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf

A US guided missile destroyer collided Sunday with an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the US Navy said in a statement. No one was injured.

US Destroyer Collides w/ Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf