Three killed in suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea vessel
Summary
A cargo ship flying the Liberian flag was attacked in the Red Sea, allegedly by Yemen’s Houthi group, resulting in three sailors dead and two wounded. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for previous attacks on ships in the same area, stating their aim is to target ships linked to Israel as part of their larger campaign against the Israeli military assaults on Gaza.Key Facts
- A Liberian-flagged cargo ship was attacked in the Red Sea, killing three sailors and wounding two.
- The European Union naval force and the US Embassy in Yemen blame the Houthis for the attack.
- The Houthis have previously targeted ships they claim are linked to Israel.
- The Houthis' goal is to stop Israeli attacks on Gaza.
- These incidents reflect a renewed series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
- The Red Sea is a key maritime trade route with shipping activity worth about $1 trillion annually.
- Between November 2023 and January 2025, the Houthis targeted more than 100 ships, sinking two and killing four sailors.
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