**Escalating Tensions at Sea: Fatal Attacks on Cargo Ships Raise Alarm**

Tue Jul 08 2025 22:46:46 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Escalating Tensions at Sea: Fatal Attacks on Cargo Ships Raise Alarm**

Recent assaults in the Red Sea have left two crew members dead, igniting concerns over maritime safety and trade routes.


Fears grow as Houthi attacks on merchant vessels resume, jeopardizing regional maritime security despite recent truce announcements.

In a troubling escalation of maritime violence, two crew members of the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C were killed when small boats launched an attack off the coast of Yemen. According to Liberian officials who spoke at a United Nations meeting on Tuesday, this attack represents the second maritime assault in just a week, casting a shadow over the safety of vital trade routes in the Red Sea.

Though no group has claimed responsibility for this latest incident, the event follows a similar attack on another vessel just a day earlier. The Houthi movement of Yemen, known for its aggressive stance towards shipping in the region, announced its involvement after it reportedly sunk a different vessel—an act that raised alarm among international maritime stakeholders.

The assault on Eternity C took place on a Monday and left two other crew members injured as well. The ship was Greek-operated and was targeted during a period of heightened tensions following the Houthi's declaration of hostilities. According to documents presented at a UN meeting in London by Liberian delegates, the attack on the Eternity C signals a troubling trend for navigating the Red Sea.

This week's assaults came shortly after the Houthis officially attacked the Magic Seas, another Liberian-flagged cargo ship, leaving the crew little choice but to abandon the ship that subsequently caught fire and sustained major damage. In this instance, the Houthi spokesman claimed the attack addressed the shipping company's alleged breaches related to ports linked to Israeli interests, indicating a broader geopolitical dimension to these maritime confrontations.

The recent uptick in Houthi aggression is particularly alarming in the context of an announced cease-fire between the United States and the Houthis, which was intended to stabilize the maritime environment in the region. Only time will tell if these latest incidents will force a reevaluation of security protocols in the Red Sea and the broader implications for international shipping and trade.

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