The U.S. Mission to Yemen has reported that the Houthi militia has taken some crew members hostage during their attack on the cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea.
# Houthis Capture Ship's Crew After Deadly Attack in Red Sea
# Houthis Capture Ship's Crew After Deadly Attack in Red Sea
A recent assault on a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel by Yemen's Houthi militia leads to hostage situation and raises fears over maritime safety.
The strike, which occurred earlier this week, resulted in the loss of at least two lives and has drawn attention to increasing disruptions in global shipping caused by the ongoing conflict.
The Houthi militia, known for its ties to Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that they targeted the ship as it was allegedly headed towards an Israeli port. Following the strikes, they stated that they managed to rescue some crew members and provided them with medical aid but offered little information on their current status or potential release timeline.
The attack has raised significant concerns regarding maritime security in the region. As tensions simmer, the U.S. government has demanded the immediate release of the hostages, further emphasizing the urgent need for a resolution as maritime routes face increased risks.
In light of this incident, Muhammad al-Bukhaiti, a senior official from the Houthi faction, acknowledged the group's purported concern for sailors' safety, although this claim has been met with skepticism given the circumstances. In the previous year, the Houthis had also seized a different vessel, holding its crew for over a year, highlighting a troubling pattern of aggression towards maritime operations in the area.
The Houthi militia, known for its ties to Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that they targeted the ship as it was allegedly headed towards an Israeli port. Following the strikes, they stated that they managed to rescue some crew members and provided them with medical aid but offered little information on their current status or potential release timeline.
The attack has raised significant concerns regarding maritime security in the region. As tensions simmer, the U.S. government has demanded the immediate release of the hostages, further emphasizing the urgent need for a resolution as maritime routes face increased risks.
In light of this incident, Muhammad al-Bukhaiti, a senior official from the Houthi faction, acknowledged the group's purported concern for sailors' safety, although this claim has been met with skepticism given the circumstances. In the previous year, the Houthis had also seized a different vessel, holding its crew for over a year, highlighting a troubling pattern of aggression towards maritime operations in the area.
