The Houthi militia has launched a missile attack on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity, killing at least two crew members and taking others hostage. The U.S. has called for their immediate release amid the escalating conflict and threat to global shipping routes.
Houthi Militia Takes Crew Hostage Following Red Sea Attack on Cargo Ship
Houthi Militia Takes Crew Hostage Following Red Sea Attack on Cargo Ship
A devastating assault on the cargo ship Eternity in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi militia results in hostage-taking and casualties.
In an alarming escalation of regional conflict, Yemen's Houthi militia has reportedly taken crew members hostage following a missile attack on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity. The incident occurred in the Red Sea earlier this week and resulted in the deaths of at least two crew members. U.S. officials expressed deep concern and urged for the safe and immediate release of those held captive.
The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya al-Sarea, stated that the assault on the ship was executed with both cruise and ballistic missiles, alleging that the ship was en route to an Israeli port. However, the specifics of the ship’s destination have yet to be independently verified.
In the wake of the attack, it was reported that the Houthis provided medical assistance to some crew members before transporting them to an undisclosed safe location. The situation is reminiscent of past incidents, such as the 2023 hostage crisis involving the Houthi seizure of the Galaxy Leader, during which crew members were held for over a year.
While Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior Houthi political official, has refrained from offering detailed commentary on this latest attack, he did assert the militia's concern for the safety of sailors, suggesting a complex narrative amid escalating tensions. The international community watches closely as the repercussions of this hostage-taking incident unfold, underscoring the fragile state of maritime security in the region.
The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya al-Sarea, stated that the assault on the ship was executed with both cruise and ballistic missiles, alleging that the ship was en route to an Israeli port. However, the specifics of the ship’s destination have yet to be independently verified.
In the wake of the attack, it was reported that the Houthis provided medical assistance to some crew members before transporting them to an undisclosed safe location. The situation is reminiscent of past incidents, such as the 2023 hostage crisis involving the Houthi seizure of the Galaxy Leader, during which crew members were held for over a year.
While Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior Houthi political official, has refrained from offering detailed commentary on this latest attack, he did assert the militia's concern for the safety of sailors, suggesting a complex narrative amid escalating tensions. The international community watches closely as the repercussions of this hostage-taking incident unfold, underscoring the fragile state of maritime security in the region.
