Yemen's Houthi militia has escalated regional tensions by attacking a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea, resulting in two fatalities and hostage situations involving the crew.
# Houthi Militia Seizes Hostages from Attacked Cargo Ship in Red Sea
# Houthi Militia Seizes Hostages from Attacked Cargo Ship in Red Sea
A recent assault by Yemen’s Houthi militia on a cargo ship has led to heightened tensions and the hostage-taking of several crew members.
Yemen’s Houthi militia, supported by Iran, has launched a troubling assault on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity C, in the Red Sea, resulting in at least two crew members losing their lives and several others taken hostage. The incursion poses a substantial threat to international shipping and maritime safety in the region.
The attack occurred on Monday, with a Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya al-Sarea, declaring the militia had deployed cruise and ballistic missiles against the vessel because it was allegedly en route to an Israeli port. This claim, however, has not been independently verified, and U.S. officials have echoed calls for the immediate and safe release of the hostages.
Reports indicate that the militia's actions follow a previous hostage crisis in 2023 when Houthi forces held the crew of the Galaxy Leader for over a year. Al-Sarea noted that after the missile strike, some crew members were rescued by the Houthis, receiving medical care and being transported to safety. Nevertheless, specifics regarding the rescued individuals, their condition, or their potential release remain unclear.
Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti refrained from commenting on the attack but stressed the militia's supposed concern for the safety of sailors, despite the fatalities and hostages involved in the recent incident.
As the situation develops, the international community is watching closely, particularly regarding the implications for maritime security and regional stability in the volatile waters of the Red Sea.
The attack occurred on Monday, with a Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya al-Sarea, declaring the militia had deployed cruise and ballistic missiles against the vessel because it was allegedly en route to an Israeli port. This claim, however, has not been independently verified, and U.S. officials have echoed calls for the immediate and safe release of the hostages.
Reports indicate that the militia's actions follow a previous hostage crisis in 2023 when Houthi forces held the crew of the Galaxy Leader for over a year. Al-Sarea noted that after the missile strike, some crew members were rescued by the Houthis, receiving medical care and being transported to safety. Nevertheless, specifics regarding the rescued individuals, their condition, or their potential release remain unclear.
Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti refrained from commenting on the attack but stressed the militia's supposed concern for the safety of sailors, despite the fatalities and hostages involved in the recent incident.
As the situation develops, the international community is watching closely, particularly regarding the implications for maritime security and regional stability in the volatile waters of the Red Sea.
