Amid escalating tensions, the Houthi militia has intensified attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea, leading to more rescues and the resurgence of maritime conflicts.
Houthi Attacks Escalate as More Crew Rescued from Sinking Cargo Ships
Houthi Attacks Escalate as More Crew Rescued from Sinking Cargo Ships
In a surge of maritime hostilities, the Houthis have sunk multiple vessels in the Red Sea while vowing to ramp up their operations in support of the Palestinian cause.
Four additional crew members from the Greek-owned cargo ship, Eternity C, sunk by the Houthi militia in the Red Sea, have been rescued, according to the European Union’s maritime security mission. The Houthi leader reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing maritime attacks, claiming they are in solidarity with Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing Israeli conflict in Gaza. So far, a total of ten crew members have been saved, while more than a dozen are still reported missing after the collisions.
The Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, is the second vessel that the Houthis have targeted this week, indicating a sharp increase in their 20-month-long maritime campaign. The previous assault involved another vessel known as Magic Seas, which was also forced to evacuate its crew after being attacked. These recent events have rekindled fears about the effectiveness of the truce announced by President Trump in May, aimed at securing freedom of navigation through critical shipping lanes like the Suez Canal.
Reports indicate that at least two individuals lost their lives during the attack on the Eternity C, which was ambushed by small boats and struck by various missiles, including cruise and ballistic types. The Houthis released a dramatized video of the sinking, asserting they had rescued certain crew members and relocated them to safety. The escalation of maritime violence has disrupted a previously calm period in the Red Sea, raising serious questions about the broader geopolitical implications in the region.
The Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, is the second vessel that the Houthis have targeted this week, indicating a sharp increase in their 20-month-long maritime campaign. The previous assault involved another vessel known as Magic Seas, which was also forced to evacuate its crew after being attacked. These recent events have rekindled fears about the effectiveness of the truce announced by President Trump in May, aimed at securing freedom of navigation through critical shipping lanes like the Suez Canal.
Reports indicate that at least two individuals lost their lives during the attack on the Eternity C, which was ambushed by small boats and struck by various missiles, including cruise and ballistic types. The Houthis released a dramatized video of the sinking, asserting they had rescued certain crew members and relocated them to safety. The escalation of maritime violence has disrupted a previously calm period in the Red Sea, raising serious questions about the broader geopolitical implications in the region.
