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Houthi Assault Sinks Ship, 4 Dead, 15 Missing

7/11/2025

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Houthi rebels launched a relentless three-day assault on the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea, ultimately sinking the vessel. Tragically, four crew members lost their lives, while 15 remain missing, with fears that some may have been kidnapped. This attack underscores a dangerous escalation in maritime aggression amid rising regional tensions tied to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Houthi rebels launched a relentless three-day assault on the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea, ultimately sinking the vessel. Tragically, four crew members lost their lives, while 15 remain missing, with fears that some may have been kidnapped. This attack underscores a dangerous escalation in maritime aggression amid rising regional tensions tied to the Israel-Hamas conflict.