US EditionHouthis claim first ship sinking this year in Red Sea attack
- The Liberian-registered bulk carrier Magic Seas, owned by a Greek company, sank on Monday in the Red Sea following an attack that forced its 22 crew members to evacuate safely; the incident occurred near a location approximately 60 miles from the Yemeni city of Hodeida.
- The sinking resulted from a coordinated and extended assault by Yemen's Houthis on Sunday, who employed a combination of drone boats, multiple ballistic missiles, several drones, gunfire, and rocket-propelled grenades, reportedly in response to the ship operator dispatching vessels to Israel.
- The attack took place amid the Houthis' ongoing offensive targeting maritime traffic to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza, which has disrupted a crucial international shipping route and led some companies to divert their vessels to longer paths bypassing the Horn of Africa.
- Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated that their campaign remains active in striking deep within Israeli-controlled areas, aiming to disrupt maritime activities until the Gaza siege ends, while Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that anyone who threatens Israel will face severe retaliation.
- The sinking raises concerns over Red Sea security as the crew’s safe rescue was confirmed by EUNAVFOR Atalanta and Stem Shipping, but independent verification of the ship’s loss remains pending.
79 Articles
79 Articles
The Huthi militia operating from Yemen has for the first time in months known itself as an attack on a merchant ship. Meanwhile, the freighter has fallen.
Iranian-Backed Houthi Rebels Sink Cargo Ship In The Red Sea
Tensions are flaring up once again in the Middle East. The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels attacked a Greek-owned cargo ship on Sunday. The Greek-owned ship was attacked by drones and missiles, which ultimately led to the ship sinking early Monday morning. Take a look: FIRST footage from Magic Seas after Houthi strike Emergency sirens scream across the deck Crew films massive smoke cloud rising Water seen pouring in as vessel SINKS pic.twitter.com…
Houthis claim first ship sinking this year in Red Sea attack
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that a cargo ship they struck with gunfire, rockets and explosive-laden remote-controlled boats had sunk in the Red Sea, after their first known attack on the high seas this year.
The attack claimed by the Houthis was carried out in spite of a ceasefire agreement concluded in May with the United States, which ended weeks of intense American strikes against the rebels.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
