In a significant escalation, Yemen's Houthi rebels have intensified maritime attacks, sinking multiple vessels while pledging to maintain their campaign in solidarity with the Palestinians amidst ongoing regional conflict.
Houthis Intensify Attacks in Red Sea as Tensions Escalate
Houthis Intensify Attacks in Red Sea as Tensions Escalate
Rescue operations continue after Houthi militia sink cargo vessels, reaffirming commitment to Palestinian support.
Four more crew members were rescued in the Red Sea following the sinking of the Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, by the Houthi militia earlier this week. The European Union's maritime security mission, Operation Aspides, confirmed the successful recovery of three Filipino crew members and a Greek security guard, raising the total rescued from this incident to 10. However, around a dozen crew members remain unaccounted for.
The sinking of the Eternity C marks a marked escalation in the Houthis’ attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, part of a broader campaign that has spanned over 20 months. On the preceding Sunday, the Houthis targeted another vessel, the Magic Seas, forcing its crew to evacuate. The group has justified these aggressive actions as a show of solidarity with Palestinians enduring conflict due to Israel’s military operations against Hamas in Gaza.
The rebel group's recent strikes have called into question a truce previously announced by President Trump, which aimed to restore safe navigation along this vital shipping corridor, including the Suez Canal. Following the attack on the Eternity C, officials from Liberia reported that at least two individuals lost their lives.
In a bold display, the Houthis released an edited video reportedly showing the Eternity C being struck by drone boats and missiles before its sinking, although the timing of the incident remains uncertain. The rebel leadership also indicated that they had successfully retrieved some of the crew members and relocated them to a secure site.
As the situation unfolds, concerns about maritime security in the Red Sea are heightened, with implications for international shipping and regional stability continuing to grow.
The sinking of the Eternity C marks a marked escalation in the Houthis’ attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, part of a broader campaign that has spanned over 20 months. On the preceding Sunday, the Houthis targeted another vessel, the Magic Seas, forcing its crew to evacuate. The group has justified these aggressive actions as a show of solidarity with Palestinians enduring conflict due to Israel’s military operations against Hamas in Gaza.
The rebel group's recent strikes have called into question a truce previously announced by President Trump, which aimed to restore safe navigation along this vital shipping corridor, including the Suez Canal. Following the attack on the Eternity C, officials from Liberia reported that at least two individuals lost their lives.
In a bold display, the Houthis released an edited video reportedly showing the Eternity C being struck by drone boats and missiles before its sinking, although the timing of the incident remains uncertain. The rebel leadership also indicated that they had successfully retrieved some of the crew members and relocated them to a secure site.
As the situation unfolds, concerns about maritime security in the Red Sea are heightened, with implications for international shipping and regional stability continuing to grow.
