US Accuses Houthis of Kidnapping Crew Members Following Cargo Ship Attack
The US embassy in Yemen has accused Houthi rebels of kidnapping crew members from the cargo ship Eternity C after a deadly attack in the Red Sea.
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Overview
- Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C, killing at least three crew members and sinking the vessel.
- Out of 25 crew members, only six were rescued, including 21 Filipinos and one Russian, with searches ongoing for the missing.
- The US embassy in Yemen has accused the Houthis of kidnapping some crew members following the attack.
- The Houthis have intensified attacks in the Red Sea, targeting over 100 ships with missiles and drones, raising maritime safety concerns.
- Rescue operations continue, with the US suggesting that some missing crew members may be held by the Houthi rebels.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the Houthi attacks as a significant escalation in maritime violence, emphasizing the humanitarian impact on crew members. They express concern over the rebels' actions, often using terms like "kidnapped" and "violent," reflecting a critical stance towards the Houthis while highlighting international responses and rescue efforts.
"Houthi militants sank a second cargo ship in the Red Sea in a week."
Semafor"The assaults represent the latest chapter of the rebels' campaign against shipping over the Israel-Hamas war."
ABC News"The attack on the Eternity C, as well as the sinking of the bulk carrier Magic Seas after another attack Sunday, represent a new level of violence being employed by the Houthis after a months of holding their fire in a campaign they tie back to the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip."
ABC News"The attacks on the two ships, the Magic Seas and the Eternity C, represent a new level of violence being employed by the Houthis."
Associated Press"The attack on the Eternity C, which also killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route where $1 trillion in cargo once passed through annually."
Fortune"The attack on the Eternity C, which also killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route where $1 trillion in cargo once passed through annually."
ABC News"The attack on the Eternity C, as well as the sinking of the bulk carrier Magic Seas after another attack Sunday, represent a new level of violence being employed by the Houthis after a months of holding their fire in a campaign they tie back to the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip."
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There were 25 crew members on board the Eternity C, of whom only six were rescued.
The Eternity C was attacked over two days by Yemen's Houthi rebels using drones, rocket-propelled grenades, and speedboats. At least three crew members were killed, the ship was sunk, and several crew members were kidnapped by the Houthis.
The Houthis have intensified attacks on maritime traffic in the Red Sea, targeting over 100 ships with missiles and drones to disrupt a vital maritime trade route. They claimed attacks on vessels allegedly en route to Israel and have resumed a campaign after a pause since March 2025.
The US embassy in Yemen accused the Houthis of kidnapping surviving crew members following the attack on the Eternity C and called for their immediate and unconditional release, labeling the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with some crew members rescued after spending nearly two days adrift at sea. The Houthis claim to have taken some crew to a 'safe location,' and search efforts continue for those still missing.
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