In response to information reviews, the Yemen-based insurgent group – which has been battling the internationally-recognised Authorities for management of the nation for the reason that early 2010s – attacked the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C on Monday and once more on Tuesday, inflicting it to sink on Wednesday morning.
4 crew members are reported to have died.
With 15 crew nonetheless lacking as of Friday, the group additionally reportedly took an unspecified variety of the seafarers to what rebels described as a “protected location.”
Weekend assault
This got here after the Houthis launched missiles and drones at one other Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship within the Crimson Sea on Sunday, Magic Seas. The crew was compelled to desert ship, however all 22 members had been rescued, in line with reviews.
For the reason that begin of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have focused Israeli and business ships within the Crimson Sea deemed to be en path to Israel, in solidarity with Palestinians within the enclave.
In Could, following US airstrikes on Houthi strongholds and missile infrastructure, the group agreed a take care of Washington to cease focusing on US warships – nonetheless, they didn’t pledge to finish assaults on different vessels allegedly linked to Israel.
Robust condemnation: Guterres
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric learn a press release from Secretary-Normal António Guterres on Friday at UN Headquarters, saying the UN chief “strongly condemns the resumption of Houthi assaults on civilian vessels transiting the Crimson Sea, particularly the assaults that occurred over 6 to eight July 2025.”
Mr. Guterres stated the “unacceptable” assaults endangered the protection and safety of crewmembers, violated freedom of navigation, disrupted maritime transport, and posed severe environmental, financial, and humanitarian dangers.
Mr. Guterres additionally emphasised that worldwide legislation should be revered by all events, stressing that UN Safety Council decision 2768 associated to Houthi assaults in opposition to service provider and business vessels should be totally revered.
“The United Nations stays dedicated to persevering with its efforts in the direction of broader de-escalation within the area in addition to continued engagement with Yemeni, regional and worldwide actors to safe a sustainable and peaceable decision to the battle in Yemen,” he concluded.
