Three sailors were killed and two injured after Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, the EU naval force confirmed Tuesday. The vessel remains adrift with the crew onboard, according to Associated Press.
The incident follows a separate Houthi assault on the Magic Seas, a Greek-owned bulk carrier, which was later sunk. Its 22-member crew, including 17 Filipinos, was rescued by a UAE vessel.
Though the Houthis haven’t claimed responsibility, the attacks were blamed on the group by the US, EU, and Yemen’s exiled government. The US condemned the strikes as a threat to global shipping and regional stability.
These are the first Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in 2025 and come amid rising Middle East tensions and ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks. The UN has urged the Houthis to halt attacks and comply with international resolutions, Associated Press reported.
