Panama-Flagged Oil Tanker Struck by Two Missiles in Red Sea

Panama-Flagged Oil Tanker Struck by Two Missiles in Red Sea

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As the Greek-flagged oil tanker MV Sounion burns in the southern Red Sea, Iran-backed Houthi militants targeted two ships with missiles and drones in the critical maritime chokepoint on Monday.  Reuters reports projectiles hit a Panama-flagged oil tanker and a merchant vessel. Security firm Ambrey confirmed the oil tanker was hit by two missiles, with sources indicating the tanker is named "Blue Lagoon I." Ambrey and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the tanker was hit by missiles…

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